Add 27/60 and 1/35
27/60 + 1/35 is 67/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
27/60 = 27 × 7/60 × 7 = 189/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420 - Add the two like fractions:
189/420 + 12/420 = 189 + 12/420 = 201/420 - 201/420 simplified gives 67/140
- So, 27/60 + 1/35 = 67/140
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