Add 2/20 and 27/72
2/20 + 27/72 is 19/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
2/20 = 2 × 18/20 × 18 = 36/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
36/360 + 135/360 = 36 + 135/360 = 171/360 - 171/360 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 2/20 + 27/72 = 19/40
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