Add 7/20 and 2/27
7/20 + 2/27 is 229/540.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 27/20 × 27 = 189/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Add the two like fractions:
189/540 + 40/540 = 189 + 40/540 = 229/540 - So, 7/20 + 2/27 = 229/540
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