Add 64/27 and 8/20
1st number: 2 10/27, 2nd number: 8/20
64/27 + 8/20 is 374/135.
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,
64/27 = 64 × 20/27 × 20 = 1280/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/540 + 216/540 = 1280 + 216/540 = 1496/540 - 1496/540 simplified gives 374/135
- So, 64/27 + 8/20 = 374/135
In mixed form: 2104/135
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