Add 16/27 and 1/5
16/27 + 1/5 is 107/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
1/5 = 1 × 27/5 × 27 = 27/135 - Add the two like fractions:
80/135 + 27/135 = 80 + 27/135 = 107/135 - So, 16/27 + 1/5 = 107/135
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