Add 20/80 and 6/27
20/80 + 6/27 is 17/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
20/80 = 20 × 27/80 × 27 = 540/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
6/27 = 6 × 80/27 × 80 = 480/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2160 + 480/2160 = 540 + 480/2160 = 1020/2160 - 1020/2160 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 20/80 + 6/27 = 17/36
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