Add 2/6 and 20/27
2/6 + 20/27 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
20/27 = 20 × 2/27 × 2 = 40/54 - Add the two like fractions:
18/54 + 40/54 = 18 + 40/54 = 58/54 - 58/54 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 2/6 + 20/27 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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