Add 20/27 and 24/40
20/27 + 24/40 is 181/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
20/27 = 20 × 40/27 × 40 = 800/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
24/40 = 24 × 27/40 × 27 = 648/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1080 + 648/1080 = 800 + 648/1080 = 1448/1080 - 1448/1080 simplified gives 181/135
- So, 20/27 + 24/40 = 181/135
In mixed form: 146/135
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