Add 98/60 and 16/27
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 16/27
98/60 + 16/27 is 601/270.
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,
98/60 = 98 × 9/60 × 9 = 882/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
16/27 = 16 × 20/27 × 20 = 320/540 - Add the two like fractions:
882/540 + 320/540 = 882 + 320/540 = 1202/540 - 1202/540 simplified gives 601/270
- So, 98/60 + 16/27 = 601/270
In mixed form: 261/270
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