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Add 27/16 and 24/60

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 24/60

27/16 + 24/60 is 167/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    27/16 = 27 × 15/16 × 15 = 405/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    24/60 = 24 × 4/60 × 4 = 96/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/240 + 96/240 = 405 + 96/240 = 501/240
  5. 501/240 simplified gives 167/80
  6. So, 27/16 + 24/60 = 167/80
    In mixed form: 27/80

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