Add 12/16 and 24/27
12/16 + 24/27 is 59/36.
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,
12/16 = 12 × 27/16 × 27 = 324/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
24/27 = 24 × 16/27 × 16 = 384/432 - Add the two like fractions:
324/432 + 384/432 = 324 + 384/432 = 708/432 - 708/432 simplified gives 59/36
- So, 12/16 + 24/27 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
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