Add 27/36 and 6/16
27/36 + 6/16 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
27/36 = 27 × 4/36 × 4 = 108/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
6/16 = 6 × 9/16 × 9 = 54/144 - Add the two like fractions:
108/144 + 54/144 = 108 + 54/144 = 162/144 - 162/144 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 27/36 + 6/16 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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