Add 16/27 and 27/49, Solve 16/27 + 27/49 as a fraction

Add 16/27 and 27/49

16/27 + 27/49 is 1513/1323.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
16/27 = 16 × 49/27 × 49 = 784/1323
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
27/49 = 27 × 27/49 × 27 = 729/1323
Add the two like fractions:
784/1323 + 729/1323 = 784 + 729/1323 = 1513/1323
So, 16/27 + 27/49 = 1513/1323
In mixed form: 1190/1323

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