Add 27/54 and 32/60
27/54 + 32/60 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
27/54 = 27 × 10/54 × 10 = 270/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
32/60 = 32 × 9/60 × 9 = 288/540 - Add the two like fractions:
270/540 + 288/540 = 270 + 288/540 = 558/540 - 558/540 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 27/54 + 32/60 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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