Add 7/27 and 6/16
7/27 + 6/16 is 137/216.
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,
6/16 = 6 × 27/16 × 27 = 162/432 - Add the two like fractions:
112/432 + 162/432 = 112 + 162/432 = 274/432 - 274/432 simplified gives 137/216
- So, 7/27 + 6/16 = 137/216
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