Add 20/27 and 27/56, Solve 20/27 + 27/56 as a fraction

Add 20/27 and 27/56

20/27 + 27/56 is 1849/1512.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
20/27 = 20 × 56/27 × 56 = 1120/1512
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
27/56 = 27 × 27/56 × 27 = 729/1512
Add the two like fractions:
1120/1512 + 729/1512 = 1120 + 729/1512 = 1849/1512
So, 20/27 + 27/56 = 1849/1512
In mixed form: 1337/1512

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