Add 14/27 and 30/60
14/27 + 30/60 is 55/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
14/27 = 14 × 20/27 × 20 = 280/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
30/60 = 30 × 9/60 × 9 = 270/540 - Add the two like fractions:
280/540 + 270/540 = 280 + 270/540 = 550/540 - 550/540 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 14/27 + 30/60 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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