Add 35/20 and 9/27
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 9/27
35/20 + 9/27 is 25/12.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540 - Add the two like fractions:
945/540 + 180/540 = 945 + 180/540 = 1125/540 - 1125/540 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 35/20 + 9/27 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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