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Add 32/27 and 18/20

1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 18/20

32/27 + 18/20 is 563/270.

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,
    32/27 = 32 × 20/27 × 20 = 640/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    18/20 = 18 × 27/20 × 27 = 486/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/540 + 486/540 = 640 + 486/540 = 1126/540
  5. 1126/540 simplified gives 563/270
  6. So, 32/27 + 18/20 = 563/270
    In mixed form: 223/270

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