Add 16/18 and 5/27
16/18 + 5/27 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
16/18 = 16 × 3/18 × 3 = 48/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
5/27 = 5 × 2/27 × 2 = 10/54 - Add the two like fractions:
48/54 + 10/54 = 48 + 10/54 = 58/54 - 58/54 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 16/18 + 5/27 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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