Add 5/27 and 8/16
5/27 + 8/16 is 37/54.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 16/27 × 16 = 80/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Add the two like fractions:
80/432 + 216/432 = 80 + 216/432 = 296/432 - 296/432 simplified gives 37/54
- So, 5/27 + 8/16 = 37/54
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