Add 27/6 and 12/16
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 12/16
27/6 + 12/16 is 21/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
27/6 = 27 × 8/6 × 8 = 216/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48 - Add the two like fractions:
216/48 + 36/48 = 216 + 36/48 = 252/48 - 252/48 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 27/6 + 12/16 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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