Add 25/60 and 2/27
25/60 + 2/27 is 53/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
25/60 = 25 × 9/60 × 9 = 225/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
2/27 = 2 × 20/27 × 20 = 40/540 - Add the two like fractions:
225/540 + 40/540 = 225 + 40/540 = 265/540 - 265/540 simplified gives 53/108
- So, 25/60 + 2/27 = 53/108
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