Add 27/20 and 14/27
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 14/27
27/20 + 14/27 is 1009/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
27/20 = 27 × 27/20 × 27 = 729/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
14/27 = 14 × 20/27 × 20 = 280/540 - Add the two like fractions:
729/540 + 280/540 = 729 + 280/540 = 1009/540 - So, 27/20 + 14/27 = 1009/540
In mixed form: 1469/540
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