Add 8/20 and 6/27
8/20 + 6/27 is 28/45.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 27/20 × 27 = 216/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
6/27 = 6 × 20/27 × 20 = 120/540 - Add the two like fractions:
216/540 + 120/540 = 216 + 120/540 = 336/540 - 336/540 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 8/20 + 6/27 = 28/45
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