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Add 27/21 and 20/16

1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 1 4/16

27/21 + 20/16 is 71/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 16 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    27/21 = 27 × 16/21 × 16 = 432/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    20/16 = 20 × 21/16 × 21 = 420/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/336 + 420/336 = 432 + 420/336 = 852/336
  5. 852/336 simplified gives 71/28
  6. So, 27/21 + 20/16 = 71/28
    In mixed form: 215/28

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