Add 6/27 and 9/20
6/27 + 9/20 is 121/180.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 27/20 × 27 = 243/540 - Add the two like fractions:
120/540 + 243/540 = 120 + 243/540 = 363/540 - 363/540 simplified gives 121/180
- So, 6/27 + 9/20 = 121/180
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