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Add 20/27 and 49/72

20/27 + 49/72 is 307/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/216 + 147/216 = 160 + 147/216 = 307/216
  5. So, 20/27 + 49/72 = 307/216
    In mixed form: 191/216

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