Add 16/27 and 3/7
16/27 + 3/7 is 193/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
16/27 = 16 × 7/27 × 7 = 112/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
3/7 = 3 × 27/7 × 27 = 81/189 - Add the two like fractions:
112/189 + 81/189 = 112 + 81/189 = 193/189 - So, 16/27 + 3/7 = 193/189
In mixed form: 14/189
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