Add 2/20 and 18/27
2/20 + 18/27 is 23/30.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
18/27 = 18 × 20/27 × 20 = 360/540 - Add the two like fractions:
54/540 + 360/540 = 54 + 360/540 = 414/540 - 414/540 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 2/20 + 18/27 = 23/30
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