Add 3/27 and 9/60
3/27 + 9/60 is 47/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
3/27 = 3 × 20/27 × 20 = 60/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
9/60 = 9 × 9/60 × 9 = 81/540 - Add the two like fractions:
60/540 + 81/540 = 60 + 81/540 = 141/540 - 141/540 simplified gives 47/180
- So, 3/27 + 9/60 = 47/180
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