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Add 2/27 and 60/72

2/27 + 60/72 is 49/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    60/72 = 60 × 3/72 × 3 = 180/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/216 + 180/216 = 16 + 180/216 = 196/216
  5. 196/216 simplified gives 49/54
  6. So, 2/27 + 60/72 = 49/54

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