Add 2/16 and 35/27
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 8/27
2/16 + 35/27 is 307/216.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 27/16 × 27 = 54/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432 - Add the two like fractions:
54/432 + 560/432 = 54 + 560/432 = 614/432 - 614/432 simplified gives 307/216
- So, 2/16 + 35/27 = 307/216
In mixed form: 191/216
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