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Add 36/60 and 40/27

1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 1 13/27

36/60 + 40/27 is 281/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    36/60 = 36 × 9/60 × 9 = 324/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    40/27 = 40 × 20/27 × 20 = 800/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/540 + 800/540 = 324 + 800/540 = 1124/540
  5. 1124/540 simplified gives 281/135
  6. So, 36/60 + 40/27 = 281/135
    In mixed form: 211/135

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