Add 16/30 and 12/27
16/30 + 12/27 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
144/270 + 120/270 = 144 + 120/270 = 264/270 - 264/270 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 16/30 + 12/27 = 44/45
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