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Add 1/27 and 18/16

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 1 2/16

1/27 + 18/16 is 251/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    18/16 = 18 × 27/16 × 27 = 486/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/432 + 486/432 = 16 + 486/432 = 502/432
  5. 502/432 simplified gives 251/216
  6. So, 1/27 + 18/16 = 251/216
    In mixed form: 135/216

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