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Add 20/8 and 15/27

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 15/27

20/8 + 15/27 is 55/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    20/8 = 20 × 27/8 × 27 = 540/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    15/27 = 15 × 8/27 × 8 = 120/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/216 + 120/216 = 540 + 120/216 = 660/216
  5. 660/216 simplified gives 55/18
  6. So, 20/8 + 15/27 = 55/18
    In mixed form: 31/18

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