Add 3/16 and 18/27
3/16 + 18/27 is 41/48.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 27/16 × 27 = 81/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
18/27 = 18 × 16/27 × 16 = 288/432 - Add the two like fractions:
81/432 + 288/432 = 81 + 288/432 = 369/432 - 369/432 simplified gives 41/48
- So, 3/16 + 18/27 = 41/48
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