Add 42/27 and 28/16
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1 12/16
42/27 + 28/16 is 119/36.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 16/27 × 16 = 672/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432 - Add the two like fractions:
672/432 + 756/432 = 672 + 756/432 = 1428/432 - 1428/432 simplified gives 119/36
- So, 42/27 + 28/16 = 119/36
In mixed form: 311/36
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