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Add 28/18 and 16/27

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 16/27

28/18 + 16/27 is 58/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    28/18 = 28 × 3/18 × 3 = 84/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/54 + 32/54 = 84 + 32/54 = 116/54
  5. 116/54 simplified gives 58/27
  6. So, 28/18 + 16/27 = 58/27
    In mixed form: 24/27

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