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Add 30/27 and 12/20

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 12/20

30/27 + 12/20 is 77/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 20 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    30/27 = 30 × 20/27 × 20 = 600/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    12/20 = 12 × 27/20 × 27 = 324/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/540 + 324/540 = 600 + 324/540 = 924/540
  5. 924/540 simplified gives 77/45
  6. So, 30/27 + 12/20 = 77/45
    In mixed form: 132/45

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