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Add 20/16 and 12/27

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 12/27

20/16 + 12/27 is 61/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    20/16 = 20 × 27/16 × 27 = 540/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/432 + 192/432 = 540 + 192/432 = 732/432
  5. 732/432 simplified gives 61/36
  6. So, 20/16 + 12/27 = 61/36
    In mixed form: 125/36

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