Add 27/9 and 4/20
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 4/20
27/9 + 4/20 is 16/5.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 36/180 = 540 + 36/180 = 576/180 - 576/180 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 27/9 + 4/20 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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