Add 27/60 and 5/28
27/60 + 5/28 is 22/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
27/60 = 27 × 7/60 × 7 = 189/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420 - Add the two like fractions:
189/420 + 75/420 = 189 + 75/420 = 264/420 - 264/420 simplified gives 22/35
- So, 27/60 + 5/28 = 22/35
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