Add 3/27 and 16/10
1st number: 3/27, 2nd number: 1 6/10
3/27 + 16/10 is 77/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
3/27 = 3 × 10/27 × 10 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270 - Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 432/270 = 30 + 432/270 = 462/270 - 462/270 simplified gives 77/45
- So, 3/27 + 16/10 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45
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