Add 10/27 and 2/16
10/27 + 2/16 is 107/216.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Add the two like fractions:
160/432 + 54/432 = 160 + 54/432 = 214/432 - 214/432 simplified gives 107/216
- So, 10/27 + 2/16 = 107/216
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