Add 81/20 and 4/27
1st number: 4 1/20, 2nd number: 4/27
81/20 + 4/27 is 2267/540.
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,
81/20 = 81 × 27/20 × 27 = 2187/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/540 + 80/540 = 2187 + 80/540 = 2267/540 - So, 81/20 + 4/27 = 2267/540
In mixed form: 4107/540
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