Add 27/18 and 2/60, Solve 1 9/18 + 2/60 as a fraction

Add 27/18 and 2/60

1^st number: 1 9/18, 2^nd number: 2/60

27/18 + 2/60 is 23/15.

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,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 6/180 = 270 + 6/180 = 276/180
276/180 simplified gives 23/15
So, 27/18 + 2/60 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15

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