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Add 20/84 and 15/27

20/84 + 15/27 is 50/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    20/84 = 20 × 9/84 × 9 = 180/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    15/27 = 15 × 28/27 × 28 = 420/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/756 + 420/756 = 180 + 420/756 = 600/756
  5. 600/756 simplified gives 50/63
  6. So, 20/84 + 15/27 = 50/63

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