Add 10/16 and 15/27
10/16 + 15/27 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
15/27 = 15 × 16/27 × 16 = 240/432 - Add the two like fractions:
270/432 + 240/432 = 270 + 240/432 = 510/432 - 510/432 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 10/16 + 15/27 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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