Add 20/3 and 12/27, Solve 6 2/3 + 12/27 as a fraction

Add 20/3 and 12/27

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 12/27

20/3 + 12/27 is 64/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 27 is 27

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
20/3 = 20 × 9/3 × 9 = 180/27
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
12/27 = 12 × 1/27 × 1 = 12/27
Add the two like fractions:
180/27 + 12/27 = 180 + 12/27 = 192/27
192/27 simplified gives 64/9
So, 20/3 + 12/27 = 64/9
In mixed form: 71/9

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