Add 27/9 and 4/60
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 4/60
27/9 + 4/60 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
27/9 = 27 × 20/9 × 20 = 540/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
540/180 + 12/180 = 540 + 12/180 = 552/180 - 552/180 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 27/9 + 4/60 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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