Add 20/40 and 16/27
20/40 + 16/27 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
20/40 = 20 × 27/40 × 27 = 540/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
16/27 = 16 × 40/27 × 40 = 640/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
540/1080 + 640/1080 = 540 + 640/1080 = 1180/1080 - 1180/1080 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 20/40 + 16/27 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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