Add 4/60 and 4/27
4/60 + 4/27 is 29/135.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Add the two like fractions:
36/540 + 80/540 = 36 + 80/540 = 116/540 - 116/540 simplified gives 29/135
- So, 4/60 + 4/27 = 29/135
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