Add 28/27 and 60/45
1st number: 1 1/27, 2nd number: 1 15/45
28/27 + 60/45 is 64/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
60/45 = 60 × 3/45 × 3 = 180/135 - Add the two like fractions:
140/135 + 180/135 = 140 + 180/135 = 320/135 - 320/135 simplified gives 64/27
- So, 28/27 + 60/45 = 64/27
In mixed form: 210/27
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