Add 27/72 and 9/20
27/72 + 9/20 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
9/20 = 9 × 18/20 × 18 = 162/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 162/360 = 135 + 162/360 = 297/360 - 297/360 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 27/72 + 9/20 = 33/40
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