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Add 27/15 and 40/16

1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 2 8/16

27/15 + 40/16 is 43/10.

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,
    40/16 = 40 × 15/16 × 15 = 600/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/240 + 600/240 = 432 + 600/240 = 1032/240
  5. 1032/240 simplified gives 43/10
  6. So, 27/15 + 40/16 = 43/10
    In mixed form: 43/10

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