Add 4/27 and 8/60
4/27 + 8/60 is 38/135.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540 - Add the two like fractions:
80/540 + 72/540 = 80 + 72/540 = 152/540 - 152/540 simplified gives 38/135
- So, 4/27 + 8/60 = 38/135
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