Add 27/16 and 21/40
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 21/40
27/16 + 21/40 is 177/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
21/40 = 21 × 2/40 × 2 = 42/80 - Add the two like fractions:
135/80 + 42/80 = 135 + 42/80 = 177/80 - So, 27/16 + 21/40 = 177/80
In mixed form: 217/80
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