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Add 25/15 and 16/27

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 16/27

25/15 + 16/27 is 61/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    25/15 = 25 × 9/15 × 9 = 225/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/135 + 80/135 = 225 + 80/135 = 305/135
  5. 305/135 simplified gives 61/27
  6. So, 25/15 + 16/27 = 61/27
    In mixed form: 27/27

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