Add 20/15 and 32/27
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 1 5/27
20/15 + 32/27 is 68/27.
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,
32/27 = 32 × 5/27 × 5 = 160/135 - Add the two like fractions:
180/135 + 160/135 = 180 + 160/135 = 340/135 - 340/135 simplified gives 68/27
- So, 20/15 + 32/27 = 68/27
In mixed form: 214/27
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