Add 16/27 and 9/28
16/27 + 9/28 is 691/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
16/27 = 16 × 28/27 × 28 = 448/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
9/28 = 9 × 27/28 × 27 = 243/756 - Add the two like fractions:
448/756 + 243/756 = 448 + 243/756 = 691/756 - So, 16/27 + 9/28 = 691/756
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