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Add 7/27 and 16/12

1st number: 7/27, 2nd number: 1 4/12

7/27 + 16/12 is 43/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 12 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    16/12 = 16 × 9/12 × 9 = 144/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/108 + 144/108 = 28 + 144/108 = 172/108
  5. 172/108 simplified gives 43/27
  6. So, 7/27 + 16/12 = 43/27
    In mixed form: 116/27

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