Add 27/2 and 6/60
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 6/60
27/2 + 6/60 is 68/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
810/60 + 6/60 = 810 + 6/60 = 816/60 - 816/60 simplified gives 68/5
- So, 27/2 + 6/60 = 68/5
In mixed form: 133/5
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