Add 20/5 and 7/27
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 7/27
20/5 + 7/27 is 115/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
20/5 = 20 × 27/5 × 27 = 540/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Add the two like fractions:
540/135 + 35/135 = 540 + 35/135 = 575/135 - 575/135 simplified gives 115/27
- So, 20/5 + 7/27 = 115/27
In mixed form: 47/27
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