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Add 12/18 and 27/60

12/18 + 27/60 is 67/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    12/18 = 12 × 10/18 × 10 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/180 + 81/180 = 120 + 81/180 = 201/180
  5. 201/180 simplified gives 67/60
  6. So, 12/18 + 27/60 = 67/60
    In mixed form: 17/60

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