Add 9/16 and 27/14
1st number: 9/16, 2nd number: 1 13/14
9/16 + 27/14 is 279/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
27/14 = 27 × 8/14 × 8 = 216/112 - Add the two like fractions:
63/112 + 216/112 = 63 + 216/112 = 279/112 - So, 9/16 + 27/14 = 279/112
In mixed form: 255/112
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