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Add 6/16 and 10/27

6/16 + 10/27 is 161/216.

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,
    6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    10/27 = 10 × 16/27 × 16 = 160/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/432 + 160/432 = 162 + 160/432 = 322/432
  5. 322/432 simplified gives 161/216
  6. So, 6/16 + 10/27 = 161/216

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