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Add 5/20 and 18/27

5/20 + 18/27 is 11/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    5/20 = 5 × 27/20 × 27 = 135/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    18/27 = 18 × 20/27 × 20 = 360/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/540 + 360/540 = 135 + 360/540 = 495/540
  5. 495/540 simplified gives 11/12
  6. So, 5/20 + 18/27 = 11/12

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