Add 27/60 and 18/36
27/60 + 18/36 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
81/180 + 90/180 = 81 + 90/180 = 171/180 - 171/180 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 27/60 + 18/36 = 19/20
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