Add 30/27 and 10/16, Solve 1 3/27 + 10/16 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 10/16

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 10/16

30/27 + 10/16 is 125/72.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
30/27 = 30 × 16/27 × 16 = 480/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432
Add the two like fractions:
480/432 + 270/432 = 480 + 270/432 = 750/432
750/432 simplified gives 125/72
So, 30/27 + 10/16 = 125/72
In mixed form: 153/72

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