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Add 16/30 and 12/27

16/30 + 12/27 is 44/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/270 + 120/270 = 144 + 120/270 = 264/270
  5. 264/270 simplified gives 44/45
  6. So, 16/30 + 12/27 = 44/45

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