Add 49/27 and 2/16
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 2/16
49/27 + 2/16 is 419/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
49/27 = 49 × 16/27 × 16 = 784/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Add the two like fractions:
784/432 + 54/432 = 784 + 54/432 = 838/432 - 838/432 simplified gives 419/216
- So, 49/27 + 2/16 = 419/216
In mixed form: 1203/216
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