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Add 49/27 and 20/16

1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 1 4/16

49/27 + 20/16 is 331/108.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    49/27 = 49 × 16/27 × 16 = 784/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    20/16 = 20 × 27/16 × 27 = 540/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/432 + 540/432 = 784 + 540/432 = 1324/432
  5. 1324/432 simplified gives 331/108
  6. So, 49/27 + 20/16 = 331/108
    In mixed form: 37/108

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