Add 25/27 and 6/60
25/27 + 6/60 is 277/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
25/27 = 25 × 20/27 × 20 = 500/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
6/60 = 6 × 9/60 × 9 = 54/540 - Add the two like fractions:
500/540 + 54/540 = 500 + 54/540 = 554/540 - 554/540 simplified gives 277/270
- So, 25/27 + 6/60 = 277/270
In mixed form: 17/270
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