Add 20/30 and 27/16, Solve 20/30 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 20/30 and 27/16

1^st number: 20/30, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

20/30 + 27/16 is 113/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 16 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
27/16 = 27 × 15/16 × 15 = 405/240
Add the two like fractions:
160/240 + 405/240 = 160 + 405/240 = 565/240
565/240 simplified gives 113/48
So, 20/30 + 27/16 = 113/48
In mixed form: 217/48

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