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Add 4/16 and 36/27

1st number: 4/16, 2nd number: 1 9/27

4/16 + 36/27 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    36/27 = 36 × 16/27 × 16 = 576/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/432 + 576/432 = 108 + 576/432 = 684/432
  5. 684/432 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 4/16 + 36/27 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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