Add 9/54 and 27/60
9/54 + 27/60 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
9/54 = 9 × 10/54 × 10 = 90/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
27/60 = 27 × 9/60 × 9 = 243/540 - Add the two like fractions:
90/540 + 243/540 = 90 + 243/540 = 333/540 - 333/540 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 9/54 + 27/60 = 37/60
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