Add 9/20 and 8/27
9/20 + 8/27 is 403/540.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 27/20 × 27 = 243/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540 - Add the two like fractions:
243/540 + 160/540 = 243 + 160/540 = 403/540 - So, 9/20 + 8/27 = 403/540
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