Add 6/27 and 20/28
6/27 + 20/28 is 59/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
6/27 = 6 × 28/27 × 28 = 168/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
20/28 = 20 × 27/28 × 27 = 540/756 - Add the two like fractions:
168/756 + 540/756 = 168 + 540/756 = 708/756 - 708/756 simplified gives 59/63
- So, 6/27 + 20/28 = 59/63
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