Add 27/96 and 16/20
27/96 + 16/20 is 173/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
16/20 = 16 × 24/20 × 24 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
135/480 + 384/480 = 135 + 384/480 = 519/480 - 519/480 simplified gives 173/160
- So, 27/96 + 16/20 = 173/160
In mixed form: 113/160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/96+16/20 27/96+32/20 27/96+16/40 81/96+16/20 27/96+48/20 27/96+16/60 27/96+80/20