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Add 1/16 and 21/27

1/16 + 21/27 is 121/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    1/16 = 1 × 27/16 × 27 = 27/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    21/27 = 21 × 16/27 × 16 = 336/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/432 + 336/432 = 27 + 336/432 = 363/432
  5. 363/432 simplified gives 121/144
  6. So, 1/16 + 21/27 = 121/144

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