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Add 60/2 and 12/27

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 12/27

60/2 + 12/27 is 274/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
    60/2 = 60 × 27/2 × 27 = 1620/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/54 + 24/54 = 1620 + 24/54 = 1644/54
  5. 1644/54 simplified gives 274/9
  6. So, 60/2 + 12/27 = 274/9
    In mixed form: 304/9

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