Add 6/20 and 25/27
6/20 + 25/27 is 331/270.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 27/20 × 27 = 162/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
25/27 = 25 × 20/27 × 20 = 500/540 - Add the two like fractions:
162/540 + 500/540 = 162 + 500/540 = 662/540 - 662/540 simplified gives 331/270
- So, 6/20 + 25/27 = 331/270
In mixed form: 161/270
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