Add 4/20 and 7/27
4/20 + 7/27 is 62/135.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
7/27 = 7 × 20/27 × 20 = 140/540 - Add the two like fractions:
108/540 + 140/540 = 108 + 140/540 = 248/540 - 248/540 simplified gives 62/135
- So, 4/20 + 7/27 = 62/135
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