Add 16/20 and 5/27
16/20 + 5/27 is 133/135.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 27/20 × 27 = 432/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
5/27 = 5 × 20/27 × 20 = 100/540 - Add the two like fractions:
432/540 + 100/540 = 432 + 100/540 = 532/540 - 532/540 simplified gives 133/135
- So, 16/20 + 5/27 = 133/135
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