Add 27/18 and 8/20
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 8/20
27/18 + 8/20 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
27/18 = 27 × 10/18 × 10 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 72/180 = 270 + 72/180 = 342/180 - 342/180 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 27/18 + 8/20 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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