Add 14/27 and 4/20
14/27 + 4/20 is 97/135.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 20/27 × 20 = 280/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540 - Add the two like fractions:
280/540 + 108/540 = 280 + 108/540 = 388/540 - 388/540 simplified gives 97/135
- So, 14/27 + 4/20 = 97/135
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/27+4/20 14/27+8/20 14/54+4/20 14/27+4/40 42/27+4/20 14/27+12/20 14/81+4/20 14/27+4/60 70/27+4/20 98/27+4/20 14/27+28/20