Add 16/10 and 6/27
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 6/27
16/10 + 6/27 is 82/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
432/270 + 60/270 = 432 + 60/270 = 492/270 - 492/270 simplified gives 82/45
- So, 16/10 + 6/27 = 82/45
In mixed form: 137/45
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