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Add 9/6 and 16/27

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 16/27

9/6 + 16/27 is 113/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    9/6 = 9 × 9/6 × 9 = 81/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/54 + 32/54 = 81 + 32/54 = 113/54
  5. So, 9/6 + 16/27 = 113/54
    In mixed form: 25/54

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