Add 2/27 and 4/60
2/27 + 4/60 is 19/135.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540 - Add the two like fractions:
40/540 + 36/540 = 40 + 36/540 = 76/540 - 76/540 simplified gives 19/135
- So, 2/27 + 4/60 = 19/135
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