Add 27/60 and 2/4
27/60 + 2/4 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 4 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 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
27/60 + 30/60 = 27 + 30/60 = 57/60 - 57/60 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 27/60 + 2/4 = 19/20
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