Add 27/60 and 2/25
27/60 + 2/25 is 53/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300 - Add the two like fractions:
135/300 + 24/300 = 135 + 24/300 = 159/300 - 159/300 simplified gives 53/100
- So, 27/60 + 2/25 = 53/100
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