Add 27/20 and 6/16
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 6/16
27/20 + 6/16 is 69/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
27/20 = 27 × 4/20 × 4 = 108/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80 - Add the two like fractions:
108/80 + 30/80 = 108 + 30/80 = 138/80 - 138/80 simplified gives 69/40
- So, 27/20 + 6/16 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40
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