Add 14/16 and 16/27
14/16 + 16/27 is 317/216.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 27/16 × 27 = 378/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
16/27 = 16 × 16/27 × 16 = 256/432 - Add the two like fractions:
378/432 + 256/432 = 378 + 256/432 = 634/432 - 634/432 simplified gives 317/216
- So, 14/16 + 16/27 = 317/216
In mixed form: 1101/216
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