Add 16/21 and 3/27
16/21 + 3/27 is 55/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
16/21 = 16 × 9/21 × 9 = 144/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189 - Add the two like fractions:
144/189 + 21/189 = 144 + 21/189 = 165/189 - 165/189 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 16/21 + 3/27 = 55/63
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