Add 7/27 and 15/16
7/27 + 15/16 is 517/432.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 16/27 × 16 = 112/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
15/16 = 15 × 27/16 × 27 = 405/432 - Add the two like fractions:
112/432 + 405/432 = 112 + 405/432 = 517/432 - So, 7/27 + 15/16 = 517/432
In mixed form: 185/432
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