Add 16/5 and 3/27
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 3/27
16/5 + 3/27 is 149/45.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Add the two like fractions:
432/135 + 15/135 = 432 + 15/135 = 447/135 - 447/135 simplified gives 149/45
- So, 16/5 + 3/27 = 149/45
In mixed form: 314/45
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