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Add 96/20 and 9/27

1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 9/27

96/20 + 9/27 is 77/15.

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,
    96/20 = 96 × 27/20 × 27 = 2592/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/540 + 180/540 = 2592 + 180/540 = 2772/540
  5. 2772/540 simplified gives 77/15
  6. So, 96/20 + 9/27 = 77/15
    In mixed form: 52/15

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