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Add 60/27 and 5/16

1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 5/16

60/27 + 5/16 is 365/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    60/27 = 60 × 16/27 × 16 = 960/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    5/16 = 5 × 27/16 × 27 = 135/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/432 + 135/432 = 960 + 135/432 = 1095/432
  5. 1095/432 simplified gives 365/144
  6. So, 60/27 + 5/16 = 365/144
    In mixed form: 277/144

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