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Add 20/16 and 32/27

1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 1 5/27

20/16 + 32/27 is 263/108.

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,
    32/27 = 32 × 16/27 × 16 = 512/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/432 + 512/432 = 540 + 512/432 = 1052/432
  5. 1052/432 simplified gives 263/108
  6. So, 20/16 + 32/27 = 263/108
    In mixed form: 247/108

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