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Add 9/27 and 60/72

9/27 + 60/72 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    9/27 = 9 × 8/27 × 8 = 72/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    60/72 = 60 × 3/72 × 3 = 180/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/216 + 180/216 = 72 + 180/216 = 252/216
  5. 252/216 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 9/27 + 60/72 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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