Add 16/25 and 12/27
16/25 + 12/27 is 244/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
16/25 = 16 × 27/25 × 27 = 432/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
12/27 = 12 × 25/27 × 25 = 300/675 - Add the two like fractions:
432/675 + 300/675 = 432 + 300/675 = 732/675 - 732/675 simplified gives 244/225
- So, 16/25 + 12/27 = 244/225
In mixed form: 119/225
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