Add 27/16 and 48/20
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 2 8/20
27/16 + 48/20 is 327/80.
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,
48/20 = 48 × 4/20 × 4 = 192/80 - Add the two like fractions:
135/80 + 192/80 = 135 + 192/80 = 327/80 - So, 27/16 + 48/20 = 327/80
In mixed form: 47/80
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