Add 16/5 and 28/27
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 1 1/27
16/5 + 28/27 is 572/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
16/5 = 16 × 27/5 × 27 = 432/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135 - Add the two like fractions:
432/135 + 140/135 = 432 + 140/135 = 572/135 - So, 16/5 + 28/27 = 572/135
In mixed form: 432/135
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