Add 18/27 and 15/20
18/27 + 15/20 is 17/12.
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,
18/27 = 18 × 20/27 × 20 = 360/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
15/20 = 15 × 27/20 × 27 = 405/540 - Add the two like fractions:
360/540 + 405/540 = 360 + 405/540 = 765/540 - 765/540 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 18/27 + 15/20 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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