Add 16/15 and 27/63
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 27/63
16/15 + 27/63 is 157/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
16/15 = 16 × 21/15 × 21 = 336/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
27/63 = 27 × 5/63 × 5 = 135/315 - Add the two like fractions:
336/315 + 135/315 = 336 + 135/315 = 471/315 - 471/315 simplified gives 157/105
- So, 16/15 + 27/63 = 157/105
In mixed form: 152/105
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