Add 16/28 and 15/27
16/28 + 15/27 is 71/63.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 28/27 × 28 = 420/756 - Add the two like fractions:
432/756 + 420/756 = 432 + 420/756 = 852/756 - 852/756 simplified gives 71/63
- So, 16/28 + 15/27 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63
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