Add 36/27 and 4/16
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 4/16
36/27 + 4/16 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
36/27 = 36 × 16/27 × 16 = 576/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432 - Add the two like fractions:
576/432 + 108/432 = 576 + 108/432 = 684/432 - 684/432 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 36/27 + 4/16 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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