Add 49/3 and 27/40, Solve 16 1/3 + 27/40 as a fraction

Add 49/3 and 27/40

1^st number: 16 1/3, 2^nd number: 27/40

49/3 + 27/40 is 2041/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
49/3 = 49 × 40/3 × 40 = 1960/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120
Add the two like fractions:
1960/120 + 81/120 = 1960 + 81/120 = 2041/120
So, 49/3 + 27/40 = 2041/120
In mixed form: 171/120

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