Add 1/60 and 9/27
1/60 + 9/27 is 7/20.
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,
1/60 = 1 × 9/60 × 9 = 9/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540 - Add the two like fractions:
9/540 + 180/540 = 9 + 180/540 = 189/540 - 189/540 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 1/60 + 9/27 = 7/20
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