Add 20/27 and 36/48
20/27 + 36/48 is 161/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
36/48 = 36 × 9/48 × 9 = 324/432 - Add the two like fractions:
320/432 + 324/432 = 320 + 324/432 = 644/432 - 644/432 simplified gives 161/108
- So, 20/27 + 36/48 = 161/108
In mixed form: 153/108
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