Add 60/16 and 27/32
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 27/32
60/16 + 27/32 is 147/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
60/16 = 60 × 2/16 × 2 = 120/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
27/32 = 27 × 1/32 × 1 = 27/32 - Add the two like fractions:
120/32 + 27/32 = 120 + 27/32 = 147/32 - So, 60/16 + 27/32 = 147/32
In mixed form: 419/32
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