Add 24/27 and 16/60
24/27 + 16/60 is 52/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Add the two like fractions:
480/540 + 144/540 = 480 + 144/540 = 624/540 - 624/540 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 24/27 + 16/60 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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