Add 20/42 and 4/27
20/42 + 4/27 is 118/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
20/42 = 20 × 9/42 × 9 = 180/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
4/27 = 4 × 14/27 × 14 = 56/378 - Add the two like fractions:
180/378 + 56/378 = 180 + 56/378 = 236/378 - 236/378 simplified gives 118/189
- So, 20/42 + 4/27 = 118/189
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