Add 24/20 and 2/27
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 2/27
24/20 + 2/27 is 172/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
24/20 = 24 × 27/20 × 27 = 648/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Add the two like fractions:
648/540 + 40/540 = 648 + 40/540 = 688/540 - 688/540 simplified gives 172/135
- So, 24/20 + 2/27 = 172/135
In mixed form: 137/135
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