Add 27/20 and 10/3
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 3 1/3
27/20 + 10/3 is 281/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
10/3 = 10 × 20/3 × 20 = 200/60 - Add the two like fractions:
81/60 + 200/60 = 81 + 200/60 = 281/60 - So, 27/20 + 10/3 = 281/60
In mixed form: 441/60
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