Add 12/27 and 28/16, Solve 12/27 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 12/27 and 28/16

1^st number: 12/27, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

12/27 + 28/16 is 79/36.

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,
12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432
Add the two like fractions:
192/432 + 756/432 = 192 + 756/432 = 948/432
948/432 simplified gives 79/36
So, 12/27 + 28/16 = 79/36
In mixed form: 27/36

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