Add 15/16 and 27/35
15/16 + 27/35 is 957/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
27/35 = 27 × 16/35 × 16 = 432/560 - Add the two like fractions:
525/560 + 432/560 = 525 + 432/560 = 957/560 - So, 15/16 + 27/35 = 957/560
In mixed form: 1397/560
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