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Add 4/75 and 27/60

4/75 + 27/60 is 151/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    4/75 = 4 × 4/75 × 4 = 16/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/300 + 135/300 = 16 + 135/300 = 151/300
  5. So, 4/75 + 27/60 = 151/300

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