Add 16/27 and 6/10
16/27 + 6/10 is 161/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270 - Add the two like fractions:
160/270 + 162/270 = 160 + 162/270 = 322/270 - 322/270 simplified gives 161/135
- So, 16/27 + 6/10 = 161/135
In mixed form: 126/135
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