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Add 16/27 and 28/24

1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 1 4/24

16/27 + 28/24 is 95/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 24 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    28/24 = 28 × 9/24 × 9 = 252/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/216 + 252/216 = 128 + 252/216 = 380/216
  5. 380/216 simplified gives 95/54
  6. So, 16/27 + 28/24 = 95/54
    In mixed form: 141/54

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