Add 27/30 and 16/60
27/30 + 16/60 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 16/60 = 54 + 16/60 = 70/60 - 70/60 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 27/30 + 16/60 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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