Add 20/27 and 2/16
20/27 + 2/16 is 187/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Add the two like fractions:
320/432 + 54/432 = 320 + 54/432 = 374/432 - 374/432 simplified gives 187/216
- So, 20/27 + 2/16 = 187/216
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