Add 5/27 and 42/60
5/27 + 42/60 is 239/270.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 9/60 × 9 = 378/540 - Add the two like fractions:
100/540 + 378/540 = 100 + 378/540 = 478/540 - 478/540 simplified gives 239/270
- So, 5/27 + 42/60 = 239/270
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