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Add 64/20 and 7/27

1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 7/27

64/20 + 7/27 is 467/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    64/20 = 64 × 27/20 × 27 = 1728/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    7/27 = 7 × 20/27 × 20 = 140/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/540 + 140/540 = 1728 + 140/540 = 1868/540
  5. 1868/540 simplified gives 467/135
  6. So, 64/20 + 7/27 = 467/135
    In mixed form: 362/135

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