Add 8/60 and 10/27
8/60 + 10/27 is 68/135.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
10/27 = 10 × 20/27 × 20 = 200/540 - Add the two like fractions:
72/540 + 200/540 = 72 + 200/540 = 272/540 - 272/540 simplified gives 68/135
- So, 8/60 + 10/27 = 68/135
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