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Add 16/27 and 18/28

16/27 + 18/28 is 467/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    16/27 = 16 × 28/27 × 28 = 448/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    18/28 = 18 × 27/28 × 27 = 486/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/756 + 486/756 = 448 + 486/756 = 934/756
  5. 934/756 simplified gives 467/378
  6. So, 16/27 + 18/28 = 467/378
    In mixed form: 189/378

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