Add 16/27 and 7/24
16/27 + 7/24 is 191/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 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 24 × 9 = 216,
7/24 = 7 × 9/24 × 9 = 63/216 - Add the two like fractions:
128/216 + 63/216 = 128 + 63/216 = 191/216 - So, 16/27 + 7/24 = 191/216
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