Add 60/40 and 27/60, Solve 1 20/40 + 27/60 as a fraction

Add 60/40 and 27/60

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 27/60

60/40 + 27/60 is 39/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
60/40 = 60 × 3/40 × 3 = 180/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
27/60 = 27 × 2/60 × 2 = 54/120
Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 54/120 = 180 + 54/120 = 234/120
234/120 simplified gives 39/20
So, 60/40 + 27/60 = 39/20
In mixed form: 119/20

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad