Add 16/27 and 18/20
16/27 + 18/20 is 403/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
18/20 = 18 × 27/20 × 27 = 486/540 - Add the two like fractions:
320/540 + 486/540 = 320 + 486/540 = 806/540 - 806/540 simplified gives 403/270
- So, 16/27 + 18/20 = 403/270
In mixed form: 1133/270
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