Add 8/16 and 18/27
8/16 + 18/27 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
18/27 = 18 × 16/27 × 16 = 288/432 - Add the two like fractions:
216/432 + 288/432 = 216 + 288/432 = 504/432 - 504/432 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 8/16 + 18/27 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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