Add 6/27 and 4/20, Solve 6/27 + 4/20 as a fraction

Add 6/27 and 4/20

6/27 + 4/20 is 19/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
6/27 = 6 × 20/27 × 20 = 120/540
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
4/20 = 4 × 27/20 × 27 = 108/540
Add the two like fractions:
120/540 + 108/540 = 120 + 108/540 = 228/540
228/540 simplified gives 19/45
So, 6/27 + 4/20 = 19/45

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