Add 16/36 and 5/27
16/36 + 5/27 is 17/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
16/36 = 16 × 3/36 × 3 = 48/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108 - Add the two like fractions:
48/108 + 20/108 = 48 + 20/108 = 68/108 - 68/108 simplified gives 17/27
- So, 16/36 + 5/27 = 17/27
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