Add 28/6 and 16/27, Solve 4 4/6 + 16/27 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 16/27

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 16/27

28/6 + 16/27 is 142/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
28/6 = 28 × 9/6 × 9 = 252/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54
Add the two like fractions:
252/54 + 32/54 = 252 + 32/54 = 284/54
284/54 simplified gives 142/27
So, 28/6 + 16/27 = 142/27
In mixed form: 57/27

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