Add 27/20 and 60/45
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 1 15/45
27/20 + 60/45 is 161/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
243/180 + 240/180 = 243 + 240/180 = 483/180 - 483/180 simplified gives 161/60
- So, 27/20 + 60/45 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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