Add 9/27 and 75/20, Solve 9/27 + 3 15/20 as a fraction

Add 9/27 and 75/20

1^st number: 9/27, 2^nd number: 3 15/20

9/27 + 75/20 is 49/12.

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,
9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
75/20 = 75 × 27/20 × 27 = 2025/540
Add the two like fractions:
180/540 + 2025/540 = 180 + 2025/540 = 2205/540
2205/540 simplified gives 49/12
So, 9/27 + 75/20 = 49/12
In mixed form: 41/12

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