Add 10/27 and 20/81
10/27 + 20/81 is 50/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
10/27 = 10 × 3/27 × 3 = 30/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
20/81 = 20 × 1/81 × 1 = 20/81 - Add the two like fractions:
30/81 + 20/81 = 30 + 20/81 = 50/81 - So, 10/27 + 20/81 = 50/81
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