Add 5/60 and 16/27
5/60 + 16/27 is 73/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
5/60 = 5 × 9/60 × 9 = 45/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540 - Add the two like fractions:
45/540 + 320/540 = 45 + 320/540 = 365/540 - 365/540 simplified gives 73/108
- So, 5/60 + 16/27 = 73/108
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