Add 15/16 and 10/27
15/16 + 10/27 is 565/432.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 27/16 × 27 = 405/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
10/27 = 10 × 16/27 × 16 = 160/432 - Add the two like fractions:
405/432 + 160/432 = 405 + 160/432 = 565/432 - So, 15/16 + 10/27 = 565/432
In mixed form: 1133/432
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