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Add 6/60 and 75/81

6/60 + 75/81 is 277/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
    6/60 = 6 × 27/60 × 27 = 162/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    75/81 = 75 × 20/81 × 20 = 1500/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/1620 + 1500/1620 = 162 + 1500/1620 = 1662/1620
  5. 1662/1620 simplified gives 277/270
  6. So, 6/60 + 75/81 = 277/270
    In mixed form: 17/270

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