Add 60/2 and 1/27
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 1/27
60/2 + 1/27 is 811/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
60/2 = 60 × 27/2 × 27 = 1620/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1/27 = 1 × 2/27 × 2 = 2/54 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/54 + 2/54 = 1620 + 2/54 = 1622/54 - 1622/54 simplified gives 811/27
- So, 60/2 + 1/27 = 811/27
In mixed form: 301/27
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