Add 20/7 and 27/54, Solve 2 6/7 + 27/54 as a fraction

Add 20/7 and 27/54

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 27/54

20/7 + 27/54 is 47/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
20/7 = 20 × 54/7 × 54 = 1080/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
27/54 = 27 × 7/54 × 7 = 189/378
Add the two like fractions:
1080/378 + 189/378 = 1080 + 189/378 = 1269/378
1269/378 simplified gives 47/14
So, 20/7 + 27/54 = 47/14
In mixed form: 35/14

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