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Add 27/60 and 30/54

27/60 + 30/54 is 181/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    27/60 = 27 × 9/60 × 9 = 243/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    30/54 = 30 × 10/54 × 10 = 300/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/540 + 300/540 = 243 + 300/540 = 543/540
  5. 543/540 simplified gives 181/180
  6. So, 27/60 + 30/54 = 181/180
    In mixed form: 11/180

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