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Add 15/60 and 27/16

1st number: 15/60, 2nd number: 1 11/16

15/60 + 27/16 is 31/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    15/60 = 15 × 4/60 × 4 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    27/16 = 27 × 15/16 × 15 = 405/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/240 + 405/240 = 60 + 405/240 = 465/240
  5. 465/240 simplified gives 31/16
  6. So, 15/60 + 27/16 = 31/16
    In mixed form: 115/16

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