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Add 9/5 and 16/27

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

9/5 + 16/27 is 323/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    9/5 = 9 × 27/5 × 27 = 243/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/135 + 80/135 = 243 + 80/135 = 323/135
  5. So, 9/5 + 16/27 = 323/135
    In mixed form: 253/135

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