Add 6/60 and 27/40
6/60 + 27/40 is 31/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 81/120 = 12 + 81/120 = 93/120 - 93/120 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 6/60 + 27/40 = 31/40
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