Add 16/27 and 15/16
16/27 + 15/16 is 661/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
16/27 = 16 × 16/27 × 16 = 256/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
15/16 = 15 × 27/16 × 27 = 405/432 - Add the two like fractions:
256/432 + 405/432 = 256 + 405/432 = 661/432 - So, 16/27 + 15/16 = 661/432
In mixed form: 1229/432
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