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Add 16/27 and 8/30

16/27 + 8/30 is 116/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    8/30 = 8 × 9/30 × 9 = 72/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/270 + 72/270 = 160 + 72/270 = 232/270
  5. 232/270 simplified gives 116/135
  6. So, 16/27 + 8/30 = 116/135

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