Add 60/35 and 27/16
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 1 11/16
60/35 + 27/16 is 381/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
60/35 = 60 × 16/35 × 16 = 960/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560 - Add the two like fractions:
960/560 + 945/560 = 960 + 945/560 = 1905/560 - 1905/560 simplified gives 381/112
- So, 60/35 + 27/16 = 381/112
In mixed form: 345/112
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