Add 1/16 and 21/27
1/16 + 21/27 is 121/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
1/16 = 1 × 27/16 × 27 = 27/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
21/27 = 21 × 16/27 × 16 = 336/432 - Add the two like fractions:
27/432 + 336/432 = 27 + 336/432 = 363/432 - 363/432 simplified gives 121/144
- So, 1/16 + 21/27 = 121/144
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