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Add 16/27 and 15/5

1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 3 0/5

16/27 + 15/5 is 97/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    15/5 = 15 × 27/5 × 27 = 405/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/135 + 405/135 = 80 + 405/135 = 485/135
  5. 485/135 simplified gives 97/27
  6. So, 16/27 + 15/5 = 97/27
    In mixed form: 316/27

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