Add 20/27 and 21/32
20/27 + 21/32 is 1207/864.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
20/27 = 20 × 32/27 × 32 = 640/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
21/32 = 21 × 27/32 × 27 = 567/864 - Add the two like fractions:
640/864 + 567/864 = 640 + 567/864 = 1207/864 - So, 20/27 + 21/32 = 1207/864
In mixed form: 1343/864
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