Add 60/15 and 3/27
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 3/27
60/15 + 3/27 is 37/9.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Add the two like fractions:
540/135 + 15/135 = 540 + 15/135 = 555/135 - 555/135 simplified gives 37/9
- So, 60/15 + 3/27 = 37/9
In mixed form: 41/9
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