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Add 75/20 and 27/16

1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 1 11/16

75/20 + 27/16 is 87/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    75/20 = 75 × 4/20 × 4 = 300/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/80 + 135/80 = 300 + 135/80 = 435/80
  5. 435/80 simplified gives 87/16
  6. So, 75/20 + 27/16 = 87/16
    In mixed form: 57/16

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