Add 64/20 and 2/27
1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 2/27
64/20 + 2/27 is 442/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
64/20 = 64 × 27/20 × 27 = 1728/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/540 + 40/540 = 1728 + 40/540 = 1768/540 - 1768/540 simplified gives 442/135
- So, 64/20 + 2/27 = 442/135
In mixed form: 337/135
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