Add 10/60 and 4/27
10/60 + 4/27 is 17/54.
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,
10/60 = 10 × 9/60 × 9 = 90/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Add the two like fractions:
90/540 + 80/540 = 90 + 80/540 = 170/540 - 170/540 simplified gives 17/54
- So, 10/60 + 4/27 = 17/54
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