Add 21/27 and 2/20
21/27 + 2/20 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
21/27 = 21 × 20/27 × 20 = 420/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540 - Add the two like fractions:
420/540 + 54/540 = 420 + 54/540 = 474/540 - 474/540 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 21/27 + 2/20 = 79/90
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