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Add 16/27 and 28/6

1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 4 4/6

16/27 + 28/6 is 142/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    28/6 = 28 × 9/6 × 9 = 252/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/54 + 252/54 = 32 + 252/54 = 284/54
  5. 284/54 simplified gives 142/27
  6. So, 16/27 + 28/6 = 142/27
    In mixed form: 57/27

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