Add 24/27 and 15/20
24/27 + 15/20 is 59/36.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
15/20 = 15 × 27/20 × 27 = 405/540 - Add the two like fractions:
480/540 + 405/540 = 480 + 405/540 = 885/540 - 885/540 simplified gives 59/36
- So, 24/27 + 15/20 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
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