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Add 27/60 and 30/72

27/60 + 30/72 is 13/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    27/60 = 27 × 6/60 × 6 = 162/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/360 + 150/360 = 162 + 150/360 = 312/360
  5. 312/360 simplified gives 13/15
  6. So, 27/60 + 30/72 = 13/15

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