Add 27/20 and 16/15
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 1 1/15
27/20 + 16/15 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
16/15 = 16 × 4/15 × 4 = 64/60 - Add the two like fractions:
81/60 + 64/60 = 81 + 64/60 = 145/60 - 145/60 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 27/20 + 16/15 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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