Add 14/20 and 16/27
14/20 + 16/27 is 349/270.
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,
14/20 = 14 × 27/20 × 27 = 378/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540 - Add the two like fractions:
378/540 + 320/540 = 378 + 320/540 = 698/540 - 698/540 simplified gives 349/270
- So, 14/20 + 16/27 = 349/270
In mixed form: 179/270
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