Add 27/6 and 16/20, Solve 4 3/6 + 16/20 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 16/20

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 16/20

27/6 + 16/20 is 53/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
27/6 = 27 × 10/6 × 10 = 270/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60
Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 48/60 = 270 + 48/60 = 318/60
318/60 simplified gives 53/10
So, 27/6 + 16/20 = 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10

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