Add 28/16 and 1/27
1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 1/27
28/16 + 1/27 is 193/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
1/27 = 1 × 16/27 × 16 = 16/432 - Add the two like fractions:
756/432 + 16/432 = 756 + 16/432 = 772/432 - 772/432 simplified gives 193/108
- So, 28/16 + 1/27 = 193/108
In mixed form: 185/108
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