Add 16/20 and 21/54
16/20 + 21/54 is 107/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
16/20 = 16 × 27/20 × 27 = 432/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
21/54 = 21 × 10/54 × 10 = 210/540 - Add the two like fractions:
432/540 + 210/540 = 432 + 210/540 = 642/540 - 642/540 simplified gives 107/90
- So, 16/20 + 21/54 = 107/90
In mixed form: 117/90
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