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Add 16/27 and 28/36

16/27 + 28/36 is 37/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 36 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    28/36 = 28 × 3/36 × 3 = 84/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/108 + 84/108 = 64 + 84/108 = 148/108
  5. 148/108 simplified gives 37/27
  6. So, 16/27 + 28/36 = 37/27
    In mixed form: 110/27

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