Add 81/20 and 6/27
1st number: 4 1/20, 2nd number: 6/27
81/20 + 6/27 is 769/180.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 20/27 × 20 = 120/540 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/540 + 120/540 = 2187 + 120/540 = 2307/540 - 2307/540 simplified gives 769/180
- So, 81/20 + 6/27 = 769/180
In mixed form: 449/180
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