Add 4/27 and 4/20, Solve 4/27 + 4/20 as a fraction

Add 4/27 and 4/20

4/27 + 4/20 is 47/135.

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,
4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540
Add the two like fractions:
80/540 + 108/540 = 80 + 108/540 = 188/540
188/540 simplified gives 47/135
So, 4/27 + 4/20 = 47/135

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