Add 5/20 and 24/27
5/20 + 24/27 is 41/36.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540 - Add the two like fractions:
135/540 + 480/540 = 135 + 480/540 = 615/540 - 615/540 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 5/20 + 24/27 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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