Add 60/15 and 20/27
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 20/27
60/15 + 20/27 is 128/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
60/15 = 60 × 9/15 × 9 = 540/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135 - Add the two like fractions:
540/135 + 100/135 = 540 + 100/135 = 640/135 - 640/135 simplified gives 128/27
- So, 60/15 + 20/27 = 128/27
In mixed form: 420/27
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