Add 2/60 and 27/12
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 2 3/12
2/60 + 27/12 is 137/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Add the two like fractions:
2/60 + 135/60 = 2 + 135/60 = 137/60 - So, 2/60 + 27/12 = 137/60
In mixed form: 217/60
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