Add 2/27 and 28/16
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 1 12/16
2/27 + 28/16 is 197/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
2/27 = 2 × 16/27 × 16 = 32/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432 - Add the two like fractions:
32/432 + 756/432 = 32 + 756/432 = 788/432 - 788/432 simplified gives 197/108
- So, 2/27 + 28/16 = 197/108
In mixed form: 189/108
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