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Add 21/27 and 28/60

21/27 + 28/60 is 56/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 60 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    21/27 = 21 × 20/27 × 20 = 420/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    28/60 = 28 × 9/60 × 9 = 252/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/540 + 252/540 = 420 + 252/540 = 672/540
  5. 672/540 simplified gives 56/45
  6. So, 21/27 + 28/60 = 56/45
    In mixed form: 111/45

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