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Add 27/16 and 5/15

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 5/15

27/16 + 5/15 is 97/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    27/16 = 27 × 15/16 × 15 = 405/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    5/15 = 5 × 16/15 × 16 = 80/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/240 + 80/240 = 405 + 80/240 = 485/240
  5. 485/240 simplified gives 97/48
  6. So, 27/16 + 5/15 = 97/48
    In mixed form: 21/48

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