Add 81/16 and 7/27
1st number: 5 1/16, 2nd number: 7/27
81/16 + 7/27 is 2299/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
81/16 = 81 × 27/16 × 27 = 2187/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
7/27 = 7 × 16/27 × 16 = 112/432 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/432 + 112/432 = 2187 + 112/432 = 2299/432 - So, 81/16 + 7/27 = 2299/432
In mixed form: 5139/432
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