Add 75/27 and 1/20
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 1/20
75/27 + 1/20 is 509/180.
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,
75/27 = 75 × 20/27 × 20 = 1500/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
1/20 = 1 × 27/20 × 27 = 27/540 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/540 + 27/540 = 1500 + 27/540 = 1527/540 - 1527/540 simplified gives 509/180
- So, 75/27 + 1/20 = 509/180
In mixed form: 2149/180
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