Add 16/15 and 8/27
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 8/27
16/15 + 8/27 is 184/135.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135 - Add the two like fractions:
144/135 + 40/135 = 144 + 40/135 = 184/135 - So, 16/15 + 8/27 = 184/135
In mixed form: 149/135
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