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Add 1/60 and 9/27

1/60 + 9/27 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    1/60 = 1 × 9/60 × 9 = 9/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/540 + 180/540 = 9 + 180/540 = 189/540
  5. 189/540 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 1/60 + 9/27 = 7/20

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