Add 6/27 and 21/16, Solve 6/27 + 1 5/16 as a fraction

Add 6/27 and 21/16

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

6/27 + 21/16 is 221/144.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 16/27 × 16 = 96/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
21/16 = 21 × 27/16 × 27 = 567/432
Add the two like fractions:
96/432 + 567/432 = 96 + 567/432 = 663/432
663/432 simplified gives 221/144
So, 6/27 + 21/16 = 221/144
In mixed form: 177/144

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