Add 27/60 and 30/36
27/60 + 30/36 is 77/60.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
81/180 + 150/180 = 81 + 150/180 = 231/180 - 231/180 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 27/60 + 30/36 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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