Add 5/27 and 60/72
5/27 + 60/72 is 55/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
5/27 = 5 × 8/27 × 8 = 40/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
60/72 = 60 × 3/72 × 3 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
40/216 + 180/216 = 40 + 180/216 = 220/216 - 220/216 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 5/27 + 60/72 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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