Add 6/27 and 50/60
6/27 + 50/60 is 19/18.
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,
50/60 = 50 × 9/60 × 9 = 450/540 - Add the two like fractions:
120/540 + 450/540 = 120 + 450/540 = 570/540 - 570/540 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 6/27 + 50/60 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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