Add 27/14 and 9/20
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 9/20
27/14 + 9/20 is 333/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
27/14 = 27 × 10/14 × 10 = 270/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Add the two like fractions:
270/140 + 63/140 = 270 + 63/140 = 333/140 - So, 27/14 + 9/20 = 333/140
In mixed form: 253/140
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