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Add 84/16 and 40/27

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 1 13/27

84/16 + 40/27 is 727/108.

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,
    84/16 = 84 × 27/16 × 27 = 2268/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    40/27 = 40 × 16/27 × 16 = 640/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/432 + 640/432 = 2268 + 640/432 = 2908/432
  5. 2908/432 simplified gives 727/108
  6. So, 84/16 + 40/27 = 727/108
    In mixed form: 679/108

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