Add 27/60 and 54/45
1st number: 27/60, 2nd number: 1 9/45
27/60 + 54/45 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
81/180 + 216/180 = 81 + 216/180 = 297/180 - 297/180 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 27/60 + 54/45 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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