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Add 27/60 and 24/25

27/60 + 24/25 is 141/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/300 + 288/300 = 135 + 288/300 = 423/300
  5. 423/300 simplified gives 141/100
  6. So, 27/60 + 24/25 = 141/100
    In mixed form: 141/100

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