Add 6/27 and 4/16
6/27 + 4/16 is 17/36.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 16/27 × 16 = 96/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
4/16 = 4 × 27/16 × 27 = 108/432 - Add the two like fractions:
96/432 + 108/432 = 96 + 108/432 = 204/432 - 204/432 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 6/27 + 4/16 = 17/36
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