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Add 20/35 and 15/27

20/35 + 15/27 is 71/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    20/35 = 20 × 27/35 × 27 = 540/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    15/27 = 15 × 35/27 × 35 = 525/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/945 + 525/945 = 540 + 525/945 = 1065/945
  5. 1065/945 simplified gives 71/63
  6. So, 20/35 + 15/27 = 71/63
    In mixed form: 18/63

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