Add 20/9 and 27/60, Solve 2 2/9 + 27/60 as a fraction

Add 20/9 and 27/60

1^st number: 2 2/9, 2^nd number: 27/60

20/9 + 27/60 is 481/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
20/9 = 20 × 20/9 × 20 = 400/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180
Add the two like fractions:
400/180 + 81/180 = 400 + 81/180 = 481/180
So, 20/9 + 27/60 = 481/180
In mixed form: 2121/180

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