Add 16/27 and 9/14, Solve 16/27 + 9/14 as a fraction

Add 16/27 and 9/14

16/27 + 9/14 is 467/378.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
16/27 = 16 × 14/27 × 14 = 224/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
9/14 = 9 × 27/14 × 27 = 243/378
Add the two like fractions:
224/378 + 243/378 = 224 + 243/378 = 467/378
So, 16/27 + 9/14 = 467/378
In mixed form: 189/378

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