Add 70/27 and 15/16
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 15/16
70/27 + 15/16 is 1525/432.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 16/27 × 16 = 1120/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
15/16 = 15 × 27/16 × 27 = 405/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/432 + 405/432 = 1120 + 405/432 = 1525/432 - So, 70/27 + 15/16 = 1525/432
In mixed form: 3229/432
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