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Add 27/18 and 15/16

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 15/16

27/18 + 15/16 is 39/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    27/18 = 27 × 8/18 × 8 = 216/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    15/16 = 15 × 9/16 × 9 = 135/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/144 + 135/144 = 216 + 135/144 = 351/144
  5. 351/144 simplified gives 39/16
  6. So, 27/18 + 15/16 = 39/16
    In mixed form: 27/16

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