Add 2/20 and 27/36
2/20 + 27/36 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 135/180 = 18 + 135/180 = 153/180 - 153/180 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 2/20 + 27/36 = 17/20
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