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Add 8/16 and 42/27

1st number: 8/16, 2nd number: 1 15/27

8/16 + 42/27 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    42/27 = 42 × 16/27 × 16 = 672/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/432 + 672/432 = 216 + 672/432 = 888/432
  5. 888/432 simplified gives 37/18
  6. So, 8/16 + 42/27 = 37/18
    In mixed form: 21/18

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