Add 5/16 and 3/27
5/16 + 3/27 is 61/144.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 16/27 × 16 = 48/432 - Add the two like fractions:
135/432 + 48/432 = 135 + 48/432 = 183/432 - 183/432 simplified gives 61/144
- So, 5/16 + 3/27 = 61/144
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