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Add 9/20 and 16/27

9/20 + 16/27 is 563/540.

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,
    9/20 = 9 × 27/20 × 27 = 243/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/540 + 320/540 = 243 + 320/540 = 563/540
  5. So, 9/20 + 16/27 = 563/540
    In mixed form: 123/540

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