Add 27/18 and 10/60
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 10/60
27/18 + 10/60 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
27/18 = 27 × 10/18 × 10 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 30/180 = 270 + 30/180 = 300/180 - 300/180 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 27/18 + 10/60 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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