Add 30/16 and 4/27
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 4/27
30/16 + 4/27 is 437/216.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 27/16 × 27 = 810/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
4/27 = 4 × 16/27 × 16 = 64/432 - Add the two like fractions:
810/432 + 64/432 = 810 + 64/432 = 874/432 - 874/432 simplified gives 437/216
- So, 30/16 + 4/27 = 437/216
In mixed form: 25/216
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