Add 16/45 and 42/27, Solve 16/45 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 16/45 and 42/27

1^st number: 16/45, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

16/45 + 42/27 is 86/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
16/45 = 16 × 3/45 × 3 = 48/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
Add the two like fractions:
48/135 + 210/135 = 48 + 210/135 = 258/135
258/135 simplified gives 86/45
So, 16/45 + 42/27 = 86/45
In mixed form: 141/45

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