Add 8/27 and 16/10
1st number: 8/27, 2nd number: 1 6/10
8/27 + 16/10 is 256/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270 - Add the two like fractions:
80/270 + 432/270 = 80 + 432/270 = 512/270 - 512/270 simplified gives 256/135
- So, 8/27 + 16/10 = 256/135
In mixed form: 1121/135
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