Add 2/60 and 15/27
2/60 + 15/27 is 53/90.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
15/27 = 15 × 20/27 × 20 = 300/540 - Add the two like fractions:
18/540 + 300/540 = 18 + 300/540 = 318/540 - 318/540 simplified gives 53/90
- So, 2/60 + 15/27 = 53/90
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