Add 27/28 and 35/60
27/28 + 35/60 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
27/28 = 27 × 15/28 × 15 = 405/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
35/60 = 35 × 7/60 × 7 = 245/420 - Add the two like fractions:
405/420 + 245/420 = 405 + 245/420 = 650/420 - 650/420 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 27/28 + 35/60 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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