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Add 27/60 and 16/70

27/60 + 16/70 is 19/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    27/60 = 27 × 7/60 × 7 = 189/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    16/70 = 16 × 6/70 × 6 = 96/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/420 + 96/420 = 189 + 96/420 = 285/420
  5. 285/420 simplified gives 19/28
  6. So, 27/60 + 16/70 = 19/28

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