Add 4/27 and 8/16
4/27 + 8/16 is 35/54.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 16/27 × 16 = 64/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Add the two like fractions:
64/432 + 216/432 = 64 + 216/432 = 280/432 - 280/432 simplified gives 35/54
- So, 4/27 + 8/16 = 35/54
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