Add 1/20 and 27/60
1/20 + 27/60 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60 - Add the two like fractions:
3/60 + 27/60 = 3 + 27/60 = 30/60 - 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 1/20 + 27/60 = 1/2
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