Add 12/20 and 16/27
12/20 + 16/27 is 161/135.
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,
12/20 = 12 × 27/20 × 27 = 324/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540 - Add the two like fractions:
324/540 + 320/540 = 324 + 320/540 = 644/540 - 644/540 simplified gives 161/135
- So, 12/20 + 16/27 = 161/135
In mixed form: 126/135
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