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Add 40/4 and 27/60

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 27/60

40/4 + 27/60 is 209/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    40/4 = 40 × 15/4 × 15 = 600/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    27/60 = 27 × 1/60 × 1 = 27/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/60 + 27/60 = 600 + 27/60 = 627/60
  5. 627/60 simplified gives 209/20
  6. So, 40/4 + 27/60 = 209/20
    In mixed form: 109/20

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