Add 16/15 and 27/49, Solve 1 1/15 + 27/49 as a fraction

Add 16/15 and 27/49

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 27/49

16/15 + 27/49 is 1189/735.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
16/15 = 16 × 49/15 × 49 = 784/735
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
27/49 = 27 × 15/49 × 15 = 405/735
Add the two like fractions:
784/735 + 405/735 = 784 + 405/735 = 1189/735
So, 16/15 + 27/49 = 1189/735
In mixed form: 1454/735

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