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Add 27/20 and 15/18

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 15/18

27/20 + 15/18 is 131/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/180 + 150/180 = 243 + 150/180 = 393/180
  5. 393/180 simplified gives 131/60
  6. So, 27/20 + 15/18 = 131/60
    In mixed form: 211/60

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