Add 30/16 and 15/27, Solve 1 14/16 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 30/16 and 15/27

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 15/27

30/16 + 15/27 is 175/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
30/16 = 30 × 27/16 × 27 = 810/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
15/27 = 15 × 16/27 × 16 = 240/432
Add the two like fractions:
810/432 + 240/432 = 810 + 240/432 = 1050/432
1050/432 simplified gives 175/72
So, 30/16 + 15/27 = 175/72
In mixed form: 231/72

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