Add 18/60 and 2/27
18/60 + 2/27 is 101/270.
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,
18/60 = 18 × 9/60 × 9 = 162/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Add the two like fractions:
162/540 + 40/540 = 162 + 40/540 = 202/540 - 202/540 simplified gives 101/270
- So, 18/60 + 2/27 = 101/270
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