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Add 27/60 and 9/16

27/60 + 9/16 is 81/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    27/60 = 27 × 4/60 × 4 = 108/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/240 + 135/240 = 108 + 135/240 = 243/240
  5. 243/240 simplified gives 81/80
  6. So, 27/60 + 9/16 = 81/80
    In mixed form: 11/80

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