Add 27/15 and 1/20
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 1/20
27/15 + 1/20 is 37/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
27/15 = 27 × 4/15 × 4 = 108/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Add the two like fractions:
108/60 + 3/60 = 108 + 3/60 = 111/60 - 111/60 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 27/15 + 1/20 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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