Add 14/60 and 27/45, Solve 14/60 + 27/45 as a fraction

Add 14/60 and 27/45

14/60 + 27/45 is 5/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
14/60 = 14 × 3/60 × 3 = 42/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180
Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 108/180 = 42 + 108/180 = 150/180
150/180 simplified gives 5/6
So, 14/60 + 27/45 = 5/6

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