Add 6/16 and 12/27
6/16 + 12/27 is 59/72.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
12/27 = 12 × 16/27 × 16 = 192/432 - Add the two like fractions:
162/432 + 192/432 = 162 + 192/432 = 354/432 - 354/432 simplified gives 59/72
- So, 6/16 + 12/27 = 59/72
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