Add 16/81 and 10/60
16/81 + 10/60 is 59/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
16/81 = 16 × 20/81 × 20 = 320/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
10/60 = 10 × 27/60 × 27 = 270/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1620 + 270/1620 = 320 + 270/1620 = 590/1620 - 590/1620 simplified gives 59/162
- So, 16/81 + 10/60 = 59/162
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