Add 63/27 and 12/16
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 12/16
63/27 + 12/16 is 37/12.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 16/27 × 16 = 1008/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
12/16 = 12 × 27/16 × 27 = 324/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/432 + 324/432 = 1008 + 324/432 = 1332/432 - 1332/432 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 63/27 + 12/16 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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