Add 8/27 and 14/20
8/27 + 14/20 is 269/270.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
14/20 = 14 × 27/20 × 27 = 378/540 - Add the two like fractions:
160/540 + 378/540 = 160 + 378/540 = 538/540 - 538/540 simplified gives 269/270
- So, 8/27 + 14/20 = 269/270
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