Add 18/20 and 4/27
18/20 + 4/27 is 283/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
18/20 = 18 × 27/20 × 27 = 486/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Add the two like fractions:
486/540 + 80/540 = 486 + 80/540 = 566/540 - 566/540 simplified gives 283/270
- So, 18/20 + 4/27 = 283/270
In mixed form: 113/270
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