Add 27/9 and 15/20
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 15/20
27/9 + 15/20 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
27/9 = 27 × 20/9 × 20 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 135/180 = 540 + 135/180 = 675/180 - 675/180 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 27/9 + 15/20 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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