Add 20/27 and 18/90
20/27 + 18/90 is 127/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
20/27 = 20 × 10/27 × 10 = 200/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
18/90 = 18 × 3/90 × 3 = 54/270 - Add the two like fractions:
200/270 + 54/270 = 200 + 54/270 = 254/270 - 254/270 simplified gives 127/135
- So, 20/27 + 18/90 = 127/135
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