Add 16/8 and 20/27
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 20/27
16/8 + 20/27 is 74/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
16/8 = 16 × 27/8 × 27 = 432/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216 - Add the two like fractions:
432/216 + 160/216 = 432 + 160/216 = 592/216 - 592/216 simplified gives 74/27
- So, 16/8 + 20/27 = 74/27
In mixed form: 220/27
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