Add 48/20 and 16/27
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 16/27
48/20 + 16/27 is 404/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
48/20 = 48 × 27/20 × 27 = 1296/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/540 + 320/540 = 1296 + 320/540 = 1616/540 - 1616/540 simplified gives 404/135
- So, 48/20 + 16/27 = 404/135
In mixed form: 2134/135
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