Add 27/2 and 14/60, Solve 13 1/2 + 14/60 as a fraction

Add 27/2 and 14/60

1^st number: 13 1/2, 2^nd number: 14/60

27/2 + 14/60 is 206/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
27/2 = 27 × 30/2 × 30 = 810/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
Add the two like fractions:
810/60 + 14/60 = 810 + 14/60 = 824/60
824/60 simplified gives 206/15
So, 27/2 + 14/60 = 206/15
In mixed form: 1311/15

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