Add 16/28 and 12/27
16/28 + 12/27 is 64/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
16/28 = 16 × 27/28 × 27 = 432/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
12/27 = 12 × 28/27 × 28 = 336/756 - Add the two like fractions:
432/756 + 336/756 = 432 + 336/756 = 768/756 - 768/756 simplified gives 64/63
- So, 16/28 + 12/27 = 64/63
In mixed form: 11/63
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