Add 16/81 and 21/60
16/81 + 21/60 is 887/1620.
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,
21/60 = 21 × 27/60 × 27 = 567/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1620 + 567/1620 = 320 + 567/1620 = 887/1620 - So, 16/81 + 21/60 = 887/1620
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