Add 30/60 and 20/27
30/60 + 20/27 is 67/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
30/60 = 30 × 9/60 × 9 = 270/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
20/27 = 20 × 20/27 × 20 = 400/540 - Add the two like fractions:
270/540 + 400/540 = 270 + 400/540 = 670/540 - 670/540 simplified gives 67/54
- So, 30/60 + 20/27 = 67/54
In mixed form: 113/54
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