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Add 27/60 and 36/72

27/60 + 36/72 is 19/20.

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,
    36/72 = 36 × 5/72 × 5 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/360 + 180/360 = 162 + 180/360 = 342/360
  5. 342/360 simplified gives 19/20
  6. So, 27/60 + 36/72 = 19/20

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