Add 4/27 and 1/20
4/27 + 1/20 is 107/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
1/20 = 1 × 27/20 × 27 = 27/540 - Add the two like fractions:
80/540 + 27/540 = 80 + 27/540 = 107/540 - So, 4/27 + 1/20 = 107/540
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