Add 27/16 and 8/60, Solve 1 11/16 + 8/60 as a fraction

Add 27/16 and 8/60

1^st number: 1 11/16, 2^nd number: 8/60

27/16 + 8/60 is 437/240.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
27/16 = 27 × 15/16 × 15 = 405/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
Add the two like fractions:
405/240 + 32/240 = 405 + 32/240 = 437/240
So, 27/16 + 8/60 = 437/240
In mixed form: 1197/240

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