Add 27/54 and 60/81
27/54 + 60/81 is 67/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
27/54 = 27 × 3/54 × 3 = 81/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
60/81 = 60 × 2/81 × 2 = 120/162 - Add the two like fractions:
81/162 + 120/162 = 81 + 120/162 = 201/162 - 201/162 simplified gives 67/54
- So, 27/54 + 60/81 = 67/54
In mixed form: 113/54
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