Add 35/20 and 6/27
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 6/27
35/20 + 6/27 is 71/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
35/20 = 35 × 27/20 × 27 = 945/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
6/27 = 6 × 20/27 × 20 = 120/540 - Add the two like fractions:
945/540 + 120/540 = 945 + 120/540 = 1065/540 - 1065/540 simplified gives 71/36
- So, 35/20 + 6/27 = 71/36
In mixed form: 135/36
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