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Add 27/36 and 21/60

27/36 + 21/60 is 11/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/180 + 63/180 = 135 + 63/180 = 198/180
  5. 198/180 simplified gives 11/10
  6. So, 27/36 + 21/60 = 11/10
    In mixed form: 11/10

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