Add 10/27 and 14/16
10/27 + 14/16 is 269/216.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 16/27 × 16 = 160/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
14/16 = 14 × 27/16 × 27 = 378/432 - Add the two like fractions:
160/432 + 378/432 = 160 + 378/432 = 538/432 - 538/432 simplified gives 269/216
- So, 10/27 + 14/16 = 269/216
In mixed form: 153/216
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