Add 15/12 and 16/27, Solve 1 3/12 + 16/27 as a fraction

Add 15/12 and 16/27

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 16/27

15/12 + 16/27 is 199/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
15/12 = 15 × 9/12 × 9 = 135/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108
Add the two like fractions:
135/108 + 64/108 = 135 + 64/108 = 199/108
So, 15/12 + 16/27 = 199/108
In mixed form: 191/108

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