Add 16/5 and 25/27
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 25/27
16/5 + 25/27 is 557/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
16/5 = 16 × 27/5 × 27 = 432/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
25/27 = 25 × 5/27 × 5 = 125/135 - Add the two like fractions:
432/135 + 125/135 = 432 + 125/135 = 557/135 - So, 16/5 + 25/27 = 557/135
In mixed form: 417/135
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