Add 16/27 and 6/8
16/27 + 6/8 is 145/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
6/8 = 6 × 27/8 × 27 = 162/216 - Add the two like fractions:
128/216 + 162/216 = 128 + 162/216 = 290/216 - 290/216 simplified gives 145/108
- So, 16/27 + 6/8 = 145/108
In mixed form: 137/108
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