Add 27/42 and 18/20
27/42 + 18/20 is 54/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
27/42 = 27 × 10/42 × 10 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
18/20 = 18 × 21/20 × 21 = 378/420 - Add the two like fractions:
270/420 + 378/420 = 270 + 378/420 = 648/420 - 648/420 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 27/42 + 18/20 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
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