Add 10/27 and 10/20
10/27 + 10/20 is 47/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
10/27 = 10 × 20/27 × 20 = 200/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
10/20 = 10 × 27/20 × 27 = 270/540 - Add the two like fractions:
200/540 + 270/540 = 200 + 270/540 = 470/540 - 470/540 simplified gives 47/54
- So, 10/27 + 10/20 = 47/54
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