Add 16/28 and 18/27
16/28 + 18/27 is 26/21.
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,
18/27 = 18 × 28/27 × 28 = 504/756 - Add the two like fractions:
432/756 + 504/756 = 432 + 504/756 = 936/756 - 936/756 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 16/28 + 18/27 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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