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Add 16/18 and 18/27

16/18 + 18/27 is 14/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    16/18 = 16 × 3/18 × 3 = 48/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    18/27 = 18 × 2/27 × 2 = 36/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/54 + 36/54 = 48 + 36/54 = 84/54
  5. 84/54 simplified gives 14/9
  6. So, 16/18 + 18/27 = 14/9
    In mixed form: 15/9

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