Add 27/60 and 27/36
27/60 + 27/36 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
81/180 + 135/180 = 81 + 135/180 = 216/180 - 216/180 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 27/60 + 27/36 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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