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Add 27/5 and 2/16

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

27/5 + 2/16 is 221/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    27/5 = 27 × 16/5 × 16 = 432/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/80 + 10/80 = 432 + 10/80 = 442/80
  5. 442/80 simplified gives 221/40
  6. So, 27/5 + 2/16 = 221/40
    In mixed form: 521/40

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