Add 14/27 and 8/16
14/27 + 8/16 is 55/54.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 16/27 × 16 = 224/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Add the two like fractions:
224/432 + 216/432 = 224 + 216/432 = 440/432 - 440/432 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 14/27 + 8/16 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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