Add 5/20 and 21/27
5/20 + 21/27 is 37/36.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 20/27 × 20 = 420/540 - Add the two like fractions:
135/540 + 420/540 = 135 + 420/540 = 555/540 - 555/540 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 5/20 + 21/27 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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