Add 27/60 and 40/9, Solve 27/60 + 4 4/9 as a fraction

Add 27/60 and 40/9

1^st number: 27/60, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

27/60 + 40/9 is 881/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180
Add the two like fractions:
81/180 + 800/180 = 81 + 800/180 = 881/180
So, 27/60 + 40/9 = 881/180
In mixed form: 4161/180

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