Add 24/27 and 2/20
24/27 + 2/20 is 89/90.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
2/20 = 2 × 27/20 × 27 = 54/540 - Add the two like fractions:
480/540 + 54/540 = 480 + 54/540 = 534/540 - 534/540 simplified gives 89/90
- So, 24/27 + 2/20 = 89/90
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