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Add 30/16 and 75/27

1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 2 21/27

30/16 + 75/27 is 335/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    30/16 = 30 × 27/16 × 27 = 810/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    75/27 = 75 × 16/27 × 16 = 1200/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/432 + 1200/432 = 810 + 1200/432 = 2010/432
  5. 2010/432 simplified gives 335/72
  6. So, 30/16 + 75/27 = 335/72
    In mixed form: 447/72

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