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Add 16/6 and 30/27

1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 1 3/27

16/6 + 30/27 is 34/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    16/6 = 16 × 9/6 × 9 = 144/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    30/27 = 30 × 2/27 × 2 = 60/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/54 + 60/54 = 144 + 60/54 = 204/54
  5. 204/54 simplified gives 34/9
  6. So, 16/6 + 30/27 = 34/9
    In mixed form: 37/9

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