Add 40/2 and 9/27, Solve 20 0/2 + 9/27 as a fraction

Add 40/2 and 9/27

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 9/27

40/2 + 9/27 is 61/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
40/2 = 40 × 27/2 × 27 = 1080/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
9/27 = 9 × 2/27 × 2 = 18/54
Add the two like fractions:
1080/54 + 18/54 = 1080 + 18/54 = 1098/54
1098/54 simplified gives 61/3
So, 40/2 + 9/27 = 61/3
In mixed form: 201/3

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