Add 8/27 and 72/20, Solve 8/27 + 3 12/20 as a fraction

Add 8/27 and 72/20

1^st number: 8/27, 2^nd number: 3 12/20

8/27 + 72/20 is 526/135.

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,
72/20 = 72 × 27/20 × 27 = 1944/540
Add the two like fractions:
160/540 + 1944/540 = 160 + 1944/540 = 2104/540
2104/540 simplified gives 526/135
So, 8/27 + 72/20 = 526/135
In mixed form: 3121/135

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