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Add 40/20 and 27/30

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 27/30

40/20 + 27/30 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    40/20 = 40 × 3/20 × 3 = 120/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/60 + 54/60 = 120 + 54/60 = 174/60
  5. 174/60 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 40/20 + 27/30 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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