Add 14/27 and 8/20
14/27 + 8/20 is 124/135.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540 - Add the two like fractions:
280/540 + 216/540 = 280 + 216/540 = 496/540 - 496/540 simplified gives 124/135
- So, 14/27 + 8/20 = 124/135
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