Add 54/60 and 14/27
54/60 + 14/27 is 383/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
54/60 = 54 × 9/60 × 9 = 486/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
14/27 = 14 × 20/27 × 20 = 280/540 - Add the two like fractions:
486/540 + 280/540 = 486 + 280/540 = 766/540 - 766/540 simplified gives 383/270
- So, 54/60 + 14/27 = 383/270
In mixed form: 1113/270
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