Add 16/35 and 21/27
16/35 + 21/27 is 389/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
16/35 = 16 × 27/35 × 27 = 432/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
21/27 = 21 × 35/27 × 35 = 735/945 - Add the two like fractions:
432/945 + 735/945 = 432 + 735/945 = 1167/945 - 1167/945 simplified gives 389/315
- So, 16/35 + 21/27 = 389/315
In mixed form: 174/315
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