Add 60/5 and 42/27
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 15/27
60/5 + 42/27 is 122/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
60/5 = 60 × 27/5 × 27 = 1620/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/135 + 210/135 = 1620 + 210/135 = 1830/135 - 1830/135 simplified gives 122/9
- So, 60/5 + 42/27 = 122/9
In mixed form: 135/9
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