Add 27/7 and 45/20
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 2 5/20
27/7 + 45/20 is 171/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
27/7 = 27 × 20/7 × 20 = 540/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Add the two like fractions:
540/140 + 315/140 = 540 + 315/140 = 855/140 - 855/140 simplified gives 171/28
- So, 27/7 + 45/20 = 171/28
In mixed form: 63/28
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