Add 12/60 and 1/27
12/60 + 1/27 is 32/135.
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,
12/60 = 12 × 9/60 × 9 = 108/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
1/27 = 1 × 20/27 × 20 = 20/540 - Add the two like fractions:
108/540 + 20/540 = 108 + 20/540 = 128/540 - 128/540 simplified gives 32/135
- So, 12/60 + 1/27 = 32/135
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