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Add 27/60 and 16/25

27/60 + 16/25 is 109/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    16/25 = 16 × 12/25 × 12 = 192/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/300 + 192/300 = 135 + 192/300 = 327/300
  5. 327/300 simplified gives 109/100
  6. So, 27/60 + 16/25 = 109/100
    In mixed form: 19/100

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