Add 15/27 and 16/49
15/27 + 16/49 is 389/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
15/27 = 15 × 49/27 × 49 = 735/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
16/49 = 16 × 27/49 × 27 = 432/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
735/1323 + 432/1323 = 735 + 432/1323 = 1167/1323 - 1167/1323 simplified gives 389/441
- So, 15/27 + 16/49 = 389/441
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