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Add 7/27 and 20/16

1st number: 7/27, 2nd number: 1 4/16

7/27 + 20/16 is 163/108.

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,
    7/27 = 7 × 16/27 × 16 = 112/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    20/16 = 20 × 27/16 × 27 = 540/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/432 + 540/432 = 112 + 540/432 = 652/432
  5. 652/432 simplified gives 163/108
  6. So, 7/27 + 20/16 = 163/108
    In mixed form: 155/108

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