Add 16/2 and 12/27
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 12/27
16/2 + 12/27 is 76/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
16/2 = 16 × 27/2 × 27 = 432/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54 - Add the two like fractions:
432/54 + 24/54 = 432 + 24/54 = 456/54 - 456/54 simplified gives 76/9
- So, 16/2 + 12/27 = 76/9
In mixed form: 84/9
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