Add 6/27 and 8/20
6/27 + 8/20 is 28/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540 - Add the two like fractions:
120/540 + 216/540 = 120 + 216/540 = 336/540 - 336/540 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 6/27 + 8/20 = 28/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/27+8/20 6/27+16/20 6/54+8/20 6/27+8/40 18/27+8/20 6/27+24/20 6/81+8/20 6/27+8/60 30/27+8/20 6/27+40/20 42/27+8/20 6/27+56/20