Add 3/15 and 27/60
3/15 + 27/60 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 27/60 = 12 + 27/60 = 39/60 - 39/60 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 3/15 + 27/60 = 13/20
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