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Add 32/27 and 8/20

1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 8/20

32/27 + 8/20 is 214/135.

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,
    8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/540 + 216/540 = 640 + 216/540 = 856/540
  5. 856/540 simplified gives 214/135
  6. So, 32/27 + 8/20 = 214/135
    In mixed form: 179/135

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