Add 7/60 and 24/27
7/60 + 24/27 is 181/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
7/60 = 7 × 9/60 × 9 = 63/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
24/27 = 24 × 20/27 × 20 = 480/540 - Add the two like fractions:
63/540 + 480/540 = 63 + 480/540 = 543/540 - 543/540 simplified gives 181/180
- So, 7/60 + 24/27 = 181/180
In mixed form: 11/180
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