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Add 5/27 and 8/60

5/27 + 8/60 is 43/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    5/27 = 5 × 20/27 × 20 = 100/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/540 + 72/540 = 100 + 72/540 = 172/540
  5. 172/540 simplified gives 43/135
  6. So, 5/27 + 8/60 = 43/135

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