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Add 6/27 and 27/16

1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 1 11/16

6/27 + 27/16 is 275/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    6/27 = 6 × 16/27 × 16 = 96/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    27/16 = 27 × 27/16 × 27 = 729/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/432 + 729/432 = 96 + 729/432 = 825/432
  5. 825/432 simplified gives 275/144
  6. So, 6/27 + 27/16 = 275/144
    In mixed form: 1131/144

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