Add 16/15 and 24/27
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 24/27
16/15 + 24/27 is 88/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
16/15 = 16 × 9/15 × 9 = 144/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135 - Add the two like fractions:
144/135 + 120/135 = 144 + 120/135 = 264/135 - 264/135 simplified gives 88/45
- So, 16/15 + 24/27 = 88/45
In mixed form: 143/45
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