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Add 20/27 and 56/72

20/27 + 56/72 is 41/27.

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,
    56/72 = 56 × 3/72 × 3 = 168/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/216 + 168/216 = 160 + 168/216 = 328/216
  5. 328/216 simplified gives 41/27
  6. So, 20/27 + 56/72 = 41/27
    In mixed form: 114/27

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