Add 27/36 and 24/60
27/36 + 24/60 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 72/180 = 135 + 72/180 = 207/180 - 207/180 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 27/36 + 24/60 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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