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Add 8/27 and 18/20

8/27 + 18/20 is 323/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    18/20 = 18 × 27/20 × 27 = 486/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/540 + 486/540 = 160 + 486/540 = 646/540
  5. 646/540 simplified gives 323/270
  6. So, 8/27 + 18/20 = 323/270
    In mixed form: 153/270

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