Add 27/20 and 24/15
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 1 9/15
27/20 + 24/15 is 59/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
24/15 = 24 × 4/15 × 4 = 96/60 - Add the two like fractions:
81/60 + 96/60 = 81 + 96/60 = 177/60 - 177/60 simplified gives 59/20
- So, 27/20 + 24/15 = 59/20
In mixed form: 219/20
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