Add 4/60 and 12/27
4/60 + 12/27 is 23/45.
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,
4/60 = 4 × 9/60 × 9 = 36/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
12/27 = 12 × 20/27 × 20 = 240/540 - Add the two like fractions:
36/540 + 240/540 = 36 + 240/540 = 276/540 - 276/540 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 4/60 + 12/27 = 23/45
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