Add 18/16 and 3/27
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 3/27
18/16 + 3/27 is 89/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
18/16 = 18 × 27/16 × 27 = 486/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
3/27 = 3 × 16/27 × 16 = 48/432 - Add the two like fractions:
486/432 + 48/432 = 486 + 48/432 = 534/432 - 534/432 simplified gives 89/72
- So, 18/16 + 3/27 = 89/72
In mixed form: 117/72
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