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Add 16/60 and 27/72

16/60 + 27/72 is 77/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/360 + 135/360 = 96 + 135/360 = 231/360
  5. 231/360 simplified gives 77/120
  6. So, 16/60 + 27/72 = 77/120

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