Add 16/27 and 30/4
1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 7 2/4
16/27 + 30/4 is 437/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
30/4 = 30 × 27/4 × 27 = 810/108 - Add the two like fractions:
64/108 + 810/108 = 64 + 810/108 = 874/108 - 874/108 simplified gives 437/54
- So, 16/27 + 30/4 = 437/54
In mixed form: 85/54
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