Add 5/16 and 24/27
5/16 + 24/27 is 173/144.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 27/16 × 27 = 135/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
24/27 = 24 × 16/27 × 16 = 384/432 - Add the two like fractions:
135/432 + 384/432 = 135 + 384/432 = 519/432 - 519/432 simplified gives 173/144
- So, 5/16 + 24/27 = 173/144
In mixed form: 129/144
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