Add 30/16 and 80/27, Solve 1 14/16 + 2 26/27 as a fraction

Add 30/16 and 80/27

1^st number: 1 14/16, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

30/16 + 80/27 is 1045/216.

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,
80/27 = 80 × 16/27 × 16 = 1280/432
Add the two like fractions:
810/432 + 1280/432 = 810 + 1280/432 = 2090/432
2090/432 simplified gives 1045/216
So, 30/16 + 80/27 = 1045/216
In mixed form: 4181/216

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