Add 20/16 and 14/27
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 14/27
20/16 + 14/27 is 191/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
20/16 = 20 × 27/16 × 27 = 540/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
14/27 = 14 × 16/27 × 16 = 224/432 - Add the two like fractions:
540/432 + 224/432 = 540 + 224/432 = 764/432 - 764/432 simplified gives 191/108
- So, 20/16 + 14/27 = 191/108
In mixed form: 183/108
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