Add 27/7 and 14/16, Solve 3 6/7 + 14/16 as a fraction

Add 27/7 and 14/16

1^st number: 3 6/7, 2^nd number: 14/16

27/7 + 14/16 is 265/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
27/7 = 27 × 16/7 × 16 = 432/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112
Add the two like fractions:
432/112 + 98/112 = 432 + 98/112 = 530/112
530/112 simplified gives 265/56
So, 27/7 + 14/16 = 265/56
In mixed form: 441/56

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