Add 9/20 and 27/42
9/20 + 27/42 is 153/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
9/20 = 9 × 21/20 × 21 = 189/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
27/42 = 27 × 10/42 × 10 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
189/420 + 270/420 = 189 + 270/420 = 459/420 - 459/420 simplified gives 153/140
- So, 9/20 + 27/42 = 153/140
In mixed form: 113/140
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