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Add 2/60 and 60/27

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 2 6/27

2/60 + 60/27 is 203/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    60/27 = 60 × 20/27 × 20 = 1200/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/540 + 1200/540 = 18 + 1200/540 = 1218/540
  5. 1218/540 simplified gives 203/90
  6. So, 2/60 + 60/27 = 203/90
    In mixed form: 223/90

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