Add 20/15 and 14/27
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 14/27
20/15 + 14/27 is 50/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
20/15 = 20 × 9/15 × 9 = 180/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
14/27 = 14 × 5/27 × 5 = 70/135 - Add the two like fractions:
180/135 + 70/135 = 180 + 70/135 = 250/135 - 250/135 simplified gives 50/27
- So, 20/15 + 14/27 = 50/27
In mixed form: 123/27
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