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Add 20/72 and 5/27

20/72 + 5/27 is 25/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    20/72 = 20 × 3/72 × 3 = 60/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/216 + 40/216 = 60 + 40/216 = 100/216
  5. 100/216 simplified gives 25/54
  6. So, 20/72 + 5/27 = 25/54

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