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Add 2/42 and 20/27

2/42 + 20/27 is 149/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 27 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    2/42 = 2 × 9/42 × 9 = 18/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    20/27 = 20 × 14/27 × 14 = 280/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/378 + 280/378 = 18 + 280/378 = 298/378
  5. 298/378 simplified gives 149/189
  6. So, 2/42 + 20/27 = 149/189

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