Add 27/4 and 9/60
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 9/60
27/4 + 9/60 is 69/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
27/4 = 27 × 15/4 × 15 = 405/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Add the two like fractions:
405/60 + 9/60 = 405 + 9/60 = 414/60 - 414/60 simplified gives 69/10
- So, 27/4 + 9/60 = 69/10
In mixed form: 69/10
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