Add 12/27 and 5/60
12/27 + 5/60 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
12/27 = 12 × 20/27 × 20 = 240/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
5/60 = 5 × 9/60 × 9 = 45/540 - Add the two like fractions:
240/540 + 45/540 = 240 + 45/540 = 285/540 - 285/540 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 12/27 + 5/60 = 19/36
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