Add 27/42 and 15/16
27/42 + 15/16 is 177/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
27/42 = 27 × 8/42 × 8 = 216/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336 - Add the two like fractions:
216/336 + 315/336 = 216 + 315/336 = 531/336 - 531/336 simplified gives 177/112
- So, 27/42 + 15/16 = 177/112
In mixed form: 165/112
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