Add 4/60 and 3/27
4/60 + 3/27 is 8/45.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 20/27 × 20 = 60/540 - Add the two like fractions:
36/540 + 60/540 = 36 + 60/540 = 96/540 - 96/540 simplified gives 8/45
- So, 4/60 + 3/27 = 8/45
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