Add 20/15 and 42/27
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 1 15/27
20/15 + 42/27 is 26/9.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Add the two like fractions:
180/135 + 210/135 = 180 + 210/135 = 390/135 - 390/135 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 20/15 + 42/27 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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