Add 27/60 and 4/5
27/60 + 4/5 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
27/60 + 48/60 = 27 + 48/60 = 75/60 - 75/60 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 27/60 + 4/5 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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