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Add 16/72 and 27/10

1st number: 16/72, 2nd number: 2 7/10

16/72 + 27/10 is 263/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    27/10 = 27 × 36/10 × 36 = 972/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/360 + 972/360 = 80 + 972/360 = 1052/360
  5. 1052/360 simplified gives 263/90
  6. So, 16/72 + 27/10 = 263/90
    In mixed form: 283/90

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