Add 8/21 and 20/27
8/21 + 20/27 is 212/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
8/21 = 8 × 9/21 × 9 = 72/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
20/27 = 20 × 7/27 × 7 = 140/189 - Add the two like fractions:
72/189 + 140/189 = 72 + 140/189 = 212/189 - So, 8/21 + 20/27 = 212/189
In mixed form: 123/189
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