Add 27/4 and 16/60
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 16/60
27/4 + 16/60 is 421/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
27/4 = 27 × 15/4 × 15 = 405/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
405/60 + 16/60 = 405 + 16/60 = 421/60 - So, 27/4 + 16/60 = 421/60
In mixed form: 71/60
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