Add 6/27 and 16/60
6/27 + 16/60 is 22/45.
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,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Add the two like fractions:
120/540 + 144/540 = 120 + 144/540 = 264/540 - 264/540 simplified gives 22/45
- So, 6/27 + 16/60 = 22/45
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