Add 5/27 and 40/60
5/27 + 40/60 is 23/27.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 20/27 × 20 = 100/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
40/60 = 40 × 9/60 × 9 = 360/540 - Add the two like fractions:
100/540 + 360/540 = 100 + 360/540 = 460/540 - 460/540 simplified gives 23/27
- So, 5/27 + 40/60 = 23/27
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/27+40/60 5/27+80/60 5/54+40/60 15/27+40/60 5/81+40/60 25/27+40/60 35/27+40/60