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Add 27/60 and 24/9

1st number: 27/60, 2nd number: 2 6/9

27/60 + 24/9 is 187/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    24/9 = 24 × 20/9 × 20 = 480/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/180 + 480/180 = 81 + 480/180 = 561/180
  5. 561/180 simplified gives 187/60
  6. So, 27/60 + 24/9 = 187/60
    In mixed form: 37/60

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