Add 7/27 and 12/16
7/27 + 12/16 is 109/108.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 16/27 × 16 = 112/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
12/16 = 12 × 27/16 × 27 = 324/432 - Add the two like fractions:
112/432 + 324/432 = 112 + 324/432 = 436/432 - 436/432 simplified gives 109/108
- So, 7/27 + 12/16 = 109/108
In mixed form: 11/108
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