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Add 4/20 and 28/27

1st number: 4/20, 2nd number: 1 1/27

4/20 + 28/27 is 167/135.

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,
    4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    28/27 = 28 × 20/27 × 20 = 560/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/540 + 560/540 = 108 + 560/540 = 668/540
  5. 668/540 simplified gives 167/135
  6. So, 4/20 + 28/27 = 167/135
    In mixed form: 132/135

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