Add 25/27 and 15/16
25/27 + 15/16 is 805/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
25/27 = 25 × 16/27 × 16 = 400/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
15/16 = 15 × 27/16 × 27 = 405/432 - Add the two like fractions:
400/432 + 405/432 = 400 + 405/432 = 805/432 - So, 25/27 + 15/16 = 805/432
In mixed form: 1373/432
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