Add 16/10 and 27/56
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 27/56
16/10 + 27/56 is 583/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
16/10 = 16 × 28/10 × 28 = 448/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Add the two like fractions:
448/280 + 135/280 = 448 + 135/280 = 583/280 - So, 16/10 + 27/56 = 583/280
In mixed form: 223/280
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