Add 84/16 and 8/27
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 8/27
84/16 + 8/27 is 599/108.
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,
84/16 = 84 × 27/16 × 27 = 2268/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
8/27 = 8 × 16/27 × 16 = 128/432 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/432 + 128/432 = 2268 + 128/432 = 2396/432 - 2396/432 simplified gives 599/108
- So, 84/16 + 8/27 = 599/108
In mixed form: 559/108
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