Add 27/16 and 25/3
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 8 1/3
27/16 + 25/3 is 481/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 3 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
27/16 = 27 × 3/16 × 3 = 81/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
25/3 = 25 × 16/3 × 16 = 400/48 - Add the two like fractions:
81/48 + 400/48 = 81 + 400/48 = 481/48 - So, 27/16 + 25/3 = 481/48
In mixed form: 101/48
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