Add 16/27 and 5/12
16/27 + 5/12 is 109/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
5/12 = 5 × 9/12 × 9 = 45/108 - Add the two like fractions:
64/108 + 45/108 = 64 + 45/108 = 109/108 - So, 16/27 + 5/12 = 109/108
In mixed form: 11/108
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