Add 20/27 and 15/21
20/27 + 15/21 is 275/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 21 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
20/27 = 20 × 7/27 × 7 = 140/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
15/21 = 15 × 9/21 × 9 = 135/189 - Add the two like fractions:
140/189 + 135/189 = 140 + 135/189 = 275/189 - So, 20/27 + 15/21 = 275/189
In mixed form: 186/189
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