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Add 15/16 and 12/27

15/16 + 12/27 is 199/144.

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,
    15/16 = 15 × 27/16 × 27 = 405/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/432 + 192/432 = 405 + 192/432 = 597/432
  5. 597/432 simplified gives 199/144
  6. So, 15/16 + 12/27 = 199/144
    In mixed form: 155/144

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