Add 9/27 and 3/60
9/27 + 3/60 is 23/60.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
3/60 = 3 × 9/60 × 9 = 27/540 - Add the two like fractions:
180/540 + 27/540 = 180 + 27/540 = 207/540 - 207/540 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 9/27 + 3/60 = 23/60
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