Add 20/35 and 3/27
20/35 + 3/27 is 43/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
20/35 = 20 × 27/35 × 27 = 540/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
3/27 = 3 × 35/27 × 35 = 105/945 - Add the two like fractions:
540/945 + 105/945 = 540 + 105/945 = 645/945 - 645/945 simplified gives 43/63
- So, 20/35 + 3/27 = 43/63
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