Add 20/27 and 18/36
20/27 + 18/36 is 67/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
20/27 = 20 × 4/27 × 4 = 80/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
18/36 = 18 × 3/36 × 3 = 54/108 - Add the two like fractions:
80/108 + 54/108 = 80 + 54/108 = 134/108 - 134/108 simplified gives 67/54
- So, 20/27 + 18/36 = 67/54
In mixed form: 113/54
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