Add 5/54 and 3/60
5/54 + 3/60 is 77/540.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
5/54 = 5 × 10/54 × 10 = 50/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
3/60 = 3 × 9/60 × 9 = 27/540 - Add the two like fractions:
50/540 + 27/540 = 50 + 27/540 = 77/540 - So, 5/54 + 3/60 = 77/540
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