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Add 6/20 and 8/27

6/20 + 8/27 is 161/270.

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,
    6/20 = 6 × 27/20 × 27 = 162/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/540 + 160/540 = 162 + 160/540 = 322/540
  5. 322/540 simplified gives 161/270
  6. So, 6/20 + 8/27 = 161/270

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