Add 2/60 and 49/27, Solve 2/60 + 1 22/27 as a fraction

Add 2/60 and 49/27

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

2/60 + 49/27 is 499/270.

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,
49/27 = 49 × 20/27 × 20 = 980/540
Add the two like fractions:
18/540 + 980/540 = 18 + 980/540 = 998/540
998/540 simplified gives 499/270
So, 2/60 + 49/27 = 499/270
In mixed form: 1229/270

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