Add 27/60 and 2/3
27/60 + 2/3 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 3 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 3 × 20 = 60,
2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
27/60 + 40/60 = 27 + 40/60 = 67/60 - So, 27/60 + 2/3 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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