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Add 36/16 and 20/27

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 20/27

36/16 + 20/27 is 323/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    36/16 = 36 × 27/16 × 27 = 972/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    20/27 = 20 × 16/27 × 16 = 320/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/432 + 320/432 = 972 + 320/432 = 1292/432
  5. 1292/432 simplified gives 323/108
  6. So, 36/16 + 20/27 = 323/108
    In mixed form: 2107/108

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