Add 20/27 and 8/5
1st number: 20/27, 2nd number: 1 3/5
20/27 + 8/5 is 316/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
8/5 = 8 × 27/5 × 27 = 216/135 - Add the two like fractions:
100/135 + 216/135 = 100 + 216/135 = 316/135 - So, 20/27 + 8/5 = 316/135
In mixed form: 246/135
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