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Add 16/27 and 50/60

16/27 + 50/60 is 77/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 60 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    50/60 = 50 × 9/60 × 9 = 450/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/540 + 450/540 = 320 + 450/540 = 770/540
  5. 770/540 simplified gives 77/54
  6. So, 16/27 + 50/60 = 77/54
    In mixed form: 123/54

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