Add 5/20 and 1/27
5/20 + 1/27 is 31/108.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 27/20 × 27 = 135/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
1/27 = 1 × 20/27 × 20 = 20/540 - Add the two like fractions:
135/540 + 20/540 = 135 + 20/540 = 155/540 - 155/540 simplified gives 31/108
- So, 5/20 + 1/27 = 31/108
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