Add 4/16 and 20/27
4/16 + 20/27 is 107/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432 - Add the two like fractions:
108/432 + 320/432 = 108 + 320/432 = 428/432 - 428/432 simplified gives 107/108
- So, 4/16 + 20/27 = 107/108
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