Add 8/9 and 16/27
8/9 + 16/27 is 40/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
8/9 = 8 × 3/9 × 3 = 24/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
16/27 = 16 × 1/27 × 1 = 16/27 - Add the two like fractions:
24/27 + 16/27 = 24 + 16/27 = 40/27 - So, 8/9 + 16/27 = 40/27
In mixed form: 113/27
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