Add 60/27 and 16/90
1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 16/90
60/27 + 16/90 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
60/27 = 60 × 10/27 × 10 = 600/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
16/90 = 16 × 3/90 × 3 = 48/270 - Add the two like fractions:
600/270 + 48/270 = 600 + 48/270 = 648/270 - 648/270 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 60/27 + 16/90 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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