Add 30/27 and 6/16
1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 6/16
30/27 + 6/16 is 107/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
30/27 = 30 × 16/27 × 16 = 480/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432 - Add the two like fractions:
480/432 + 162/432 = 480 + 162/432 = 642/432 - 642/432 simplified gives 107/72
- So, 30/27 + 6/16 = 107/72
In mixed form: 135/72
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