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Add 20/42 and 6/27

20/42 + 6/27 is 44/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    20/42 = 20 × 9/42 × 9 = 180/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    6/27 = 6 × 14/27 × 14 = 84/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/378 + 84/378 = 180 + 84/378 = 264/378
  5. 264/378 simplified gives 44/63
  6. So, 20/42 + 6/27 = 44/63

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