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Add 42/20 and 16/27

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

42/20 + 16/27 is 727/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 27 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    42/20 = 42 × 27/20 × 27 = 1134/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/540 + 320/540 = 1134 + 320/540 = 1454/540
  5. 1454/540 simplified gives 727/270
  6. So, 42/20 + 16/27 = 727/270
    In mixed form: 2187/270

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