Add 6/60 and 1/27
6/60 + 1/27 is 37/270.
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,
6/60 = 6 × 9/60 × 9 = 54/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
1/27 = 1 × 20/27 × 20 = 20/540 - Add the two like fractions:
54/540 + 20/540 = 54 + 20/540 = 74/540 - 74/540 simplified gives 37/270
- So, 6/60 + 1/27 = 37/270
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