Add 60/2 and 3/27
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 3/27
60/2 + 3/27 is 271/9.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/54 + 6/54 = 1620 + 6/54 = 1626/54 - 1626/54 simplified gives 271/9
- So, 60/2 + 3/27 = 271/9
In mixed form: 301/9
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