Add 60/4 and 27/30
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 27/30
60/4 + 27/30 is 159/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
60/4 = 60 × 15/4 × 15 = 900/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
900/60 + 54/60 = 900 + 54/60 = 954/60 - 954/60 simplified gives 159/10
- So, 60/4 + 27/30 = 159/10
In mixed form: 159/10
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