Add 16/27 and 14/5
1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 2 4/5
16/27 + 14/5 is 458/135.
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,
14/5 = 14 × 27/5 × 27 = 378/135 - Add the two like fractions:
80/135 + 378/135 = 80 + 378/135 = 458/135 - So, 16/27 + 14/5 = 458/135
In mixed form: 353/135
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