Add 20/24 and 12/27
20/24 + 12/27 is 23/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
12/27 = 12 × 8/27 × 8 = 96/216 - Add the two like fractions:
180/216 + 96/216 = 180 + 96/216 = 276/216 - 276/216 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 20/24 + 12/27 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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