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Add 1/27 and 40/16

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 2 8/16

1/27 + 40/16 is 137/54.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    40/16 = 40 × 27/16 × 27 = 1080/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/432 + 1080/432 = 16 + 1080/432 = 1096/432
  5. 1096/432 simplified gives 137/54
  6. So, 1/27 + 40/16 = 137/54
    In mixed form: 229/54

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