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Add 16/27 and 9/30

16/27 + 9/30 is 241/270.

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,
    9/30 = 9 × 9/30 × 9 = 81/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/270 + 81/270 = 160 + 81/270 = 241/270
  5. So, 16/27 + 9/30 = 241/270

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