Add 27/60 and 56/75
27/60 + 56/75 is 359/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
56/75 = 56 × 4/75 × 4 = 224/300 - Add the two like fractions:
135/300 + 224/300 = 135 + 224/300 = 359/300 - So, 27/60 + 56/75 = 359/300
In mixed form: 159/300
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