Add 72/27 and 27/60
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 27/60
72/27 + 27/60 is 187/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
72/27 = 72 × 20/27 × 20 = 1440/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
27/60 = 27 × 9/60 × 9 = 243/540 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/540 + 243/540 = 1440 + 243/540 = 1683/540 - 1683/540 simplified gives 187/60
- So, 72/27 + 27/60 = 187/60
In mixed form: 37/60
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