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Add 16/27 and 28/50

16/27 + 28/50 is 778/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    16/27 = 16 × 50/27 × 50 = 800/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    28/50 = 28 × 27/50 × 27 = 756/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1350 + 756/1350 = 800 + 756/1350 = 1556/1350
  5. 1556/1350 simplified gives 778/675
  6. So, 16/27 + 28/50 = 778/675
    In mixed form: 1103/675

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