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Add 24/16 and 6/27

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 6/27

24/16 + 6/27 is 31/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    24/16 = 24 × 27/16 × 27 = 648/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    6/27 = 6 × 16/27 × 16 = 96/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/432 + 96/432 = 648 + 96/432 = 744/432
  5. 744/432 simplified gives 31/18
  6. So, 24/16 + 6/27 = 31/18
    In mixed form: 113/18

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