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Add 9/5 and 27/16

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 1 11/16

9/5 + 27/16 is 279/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    9/5 = 9 × 16/5 × 16 = 144/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/80 + 135/80 = 144 + 135/80 = 279/80
  5. So, 9/5 + 27/16 = 279/80
    In mixed form: 339/80

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