Add 8/16 and 8/27
8/16 + 8/27 is 43/54.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 16/27 × 16 = 128/432 - Add the two like fractions:
216/432 + 128/432 = 216 + 128/432 = 344/432 - 344/432 simplified gives 43/54
- So, 8/16 + 8/27 = 43/54
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