Add 16/27 and 27/40, Solve 16/27 + 27/40 as a fraction

Add 16/27 and 27/40

16/27 + 27/40 is 1369/1080.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
16/27 = 16 × 40/27 × 40 = 640/1080
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
27/40 = 27 × 27/40 × 27 = 729/1080
Add the two like fractions:
640/1080 + 729/1080 = 640 + 729/1080 = 1369/1080
So, 16/27 + 27/40 = 1369/1080
In mixed form: 1289/1080

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