Add 12/60 and 24/27
12/60 + 24/27 is 49/45.
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,
24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540 - Add the two like fractions:
108/540 + 480/540 = 108 + 480/540 = 588/540 - 588/540 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 12/60 + 24/27 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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