Add 27/16 and 15/20
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 15/20
27/16 + 15/20 is 39/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
15/20 = 15 × 4/20 × 4 = 60/80 - Add the two like fractions:
135/80 + 60/80 = 135 + 60/80 = 195/80 - 195/80 simplified gives 39/16
- So, 27/16 + 15/20 = 39/16
In mixed form: 27/16
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