Add 9/60 and 90/27, Solve 9/60 + 3 9/27 as a fraction

Add 9/60 and 90/27

1^st number: 9/60, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

9/60 + 90/27 is 209/60.

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,
9/60 = 9 × 9/60 × 9 = 81/540
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
90/27 = 90 × 20/27 × 20 = 1800/540
Add the two like fractions:
81/540 + 1800/540 = 81 + 1800/540 = 1881/540
1881/540 simplified gives 209/60
So, 9/60 + 90/27 = 209/60
In mixed form: 329/60

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