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Add 27/20 and 5/3

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 1 2/3

27/20 + 5/3 is 181/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    5/3 = 5 × 20/3 × 20 = 100/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/60 + 100/60 = 81 + 100/60 = 181/60
  5. So, 27/20 + 5/3 = 181/60
    In mixed form: 31/60

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