Add 2/27 and 16/60
2/27 + 16/60 is 46/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Add the two like fractions:
40/540 + 144/540 = 40 + 144/540 = 184/540 - 184/540 simplified gives 46/135
- So, 2/27 + 16/60 = 46/135
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