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Add 30/27 and 3/20

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

30/27 + 3/20 is 227/180.

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,
    3/20 = 3 × 27/20 × 27 = 81/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/540 + 81/540 = 600 + 81/540 = 681/540
  5. 681/540 simplified gives 227/180
  6. So, 30/27 + 3/20 = 227/180
    In mixed form: 147/180

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