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Add 32/20 and 21/27

1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 21/27

32/20 + 21/27 is 107/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    32/20 = 32 × 27/20 × 27 = 864/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    21/27 = 21 × 20/27 × 20 = 420/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/540 + 420/540 = 864 + 420/540 = 1284/540
  5. 1284/540 simplified gives 107/45
  6. So, 32/20 + 21/27 = 107/45
    In mixed form: 217/45

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