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Add 15/20 and 27/16

1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 1 11/16

15/20 + 27/16 is 39/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    15/20 = 15 × 4/20 × 4 = 60/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/80 + 135/80 = 60 + 135/80 = 195/80
  5. 195/80 simplified gives 39/16
  6. So, 15/20 + 27/16 = 39/16
    In mixed form: 27/16

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