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Add 81/9 and 27/60

1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 27/60

81/9 + 27/60 is 189/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    81/9 = 81 × 20/9 × 20 = 1620/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/180 + 81/180 = 1620 + 81/180 = 1701/180
  5. 1701/180 simplified gives 189/20
  6. So, 81/9 + 27/60 = 189/20
    In mixed form: 99/20

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