Add 27/60 and 10/15
27/60 + 10/15 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
27/60 + 40/60 = 27 + 40/60 = 67/60 - So, 27/60 + 10/15 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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