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Add 27/60 and 18/35

27/60 + 18/35 is 27/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    27/60 = 27 × 7/60 × 7 = 189/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    18/35 = 18 × 12/35 × 12 = 216/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/420 + 216/420 = 189 + 216/420 = 405/420
  5. 405/420 simplified gives 27/28
  6. So, 27/60 + 18/35 = 27/28

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