Add 27/16 and 9/21
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 9/21
27/16 + 9/21 is 237/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
9/21 = 9 × 16/21 × 16 = 144/336 - Add the two like fractions:
567/336 + 144/336 = 567 + 144/336 = 711/336 - 711/336 simplified gives 237/112
- So, 27/16 + 9/21 = 237/112
In mixed form: 213/112
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