Add 21/27 and 8/16
21/27 + 8/16 is 23/18.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 16/27 × 16 = 336/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Add the two like fractions:
336/432 + 216/432 = 336 + 216/432 = 552/432 - 552/432 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 21/27 + 8/16 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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