Add 20/32 and 6/27, Solve 20/32 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 20/32 and 6/27

20/32 + 6/27 is 61/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
20/32 = 20 × 27/32 × 27 = 540/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
6/27 = 6 × 32/27 × 32 = 192/864
Add the two like fractions:
540/864 + 192/864 = 540 + 192/864 = 732/864
732/864 simplified gives 61/72
So, 20/32 + 6/27 = 61/72

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