Add 6/27 and 15/60
6/27 + 15/60 is 17/36.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 20/27 × 20 = 120/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
15/60 = 15 × 9/60 × 9 = 135/540 - Add the two like fractions:
120/540 + 135/540 = 120 + 135/540 = 255/540 - 255/540 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 6/27 + 15/60 = 17/36
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