Add 16/8 and 14/27
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 14/27
16/8 + 14/27 is 68/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
16/8 = 16 × 27/8 × 27 = 432/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
14/27 = 14 × 8/27 × 8 = 112/216 - Add the two like fractions:
432/216 + 112/216 = 432 + 112/216 = 544/216 - 544/216 simplified gives 68/27
- So, 16/8 + 14/27 = 68/27
In mixed form: 214/27
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