Add 18/20 and 8/27
18/20 + 8/27 is 323/270.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540 - Add the two like fractions:
486/540 + 160/540 = 486 + 160/540 = 646/540 - 646/540 simplified gives 323/270
- So, 18/20 + 8/27 = 323/270
In mixed form: 153/270
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