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Add 27/6 and 5/60

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 5/60

27/6 + 5/60 is 55/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    27/6 = 27 × 10/6 × 10 = 270/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/60 + 5/60 = 270 + 5/60 = 275/60
  5. 275/60 simplified gives 55/12
  6. So, 27/6 + 5/60 = 55/12
    In mixed form: 47/12

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