Add 2/15 and 27/60
2/15 + 27/60 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60 - Add the two like fractions:
8/60 + 27/60 = 8 + 27/60 = 35/60 - 35/60 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 2/15 + 27/60 = 7/12
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