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Add 1/16 and 49/27

1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 1 22/27

1/16 + 49/27 is 811/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    1/16 = 1 × 27/16 × 27 = 27/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    49/27 = 49 × 16/27 × 16 = 784/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/432 + 784/432 = 27 + 784/432 = 811/432
  5. So, 1/16 + 49/27 = 811/432
    In mixed form: 1379/432

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