Add 32/27 and 16/60
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 16/60
32/27 + 16/60 is 196/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
32/27 = 32 × 20/27 × 20 = 640/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Add the two like fractions:
640/540 + 144/540 = 640 + 144/540 = 784/540 - 784/540 simplified gives 196/135
- So, 32/27 + 16/60 = 196/135
In mixed form: 161/135
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