Add 15/16 and 27/45
15/16 + 27/45 is 123/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
15/16 = 15 × 45/16 × 45 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
27/45 = 27 × 16/45 × 16 = 432/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 432/720 = 675 + 432/720 = 1107/720 - 1107/720 simplified gives 123/80
- So, 15/16 + 27/45 = 123/80
In mixed form: 143/80
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