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Add 27/15 and 3/16

1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 3/16

27/15 + 3/16 is 159/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    27/15 = 27 × 16/15 × 16 = 432/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/240 + 45/240 = 432 + 45/240 = 477/240
  5. 477/240 simplified gives 159/80
  6. So, 27/15 + 3/16 = 159/80
    In mixed form: 179/80

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