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Add 27/16 and 56/20

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

27/16 + 56/20 is 359/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    56/20 = 56 × 4/20 × 4 = 224/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/80 + 224/80 = 135 + 224/80 = 359/80
  5. So, 27/16 + 56/20 = 359/80
    In mixed form: 439/80

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