Add 27/8 and 16/15
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 1 1/15
27/8 + 16/15 is 533/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120 - Add the two like fractions:
405/120 + 128/120 = 405 + 128/120 = 533/120 - So, 27/8 + 16/15 = 533/120
In mixed form: 453/120
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