Add 4/7 and 50/60
4/7 + 50/60 is 59/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
4/7 = 4 × 60/7 × 60 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 350/420 = 240 + 350/420 = 590/420 - 590/420 simplified gives 59/42
- So, 4/7 + 50/60 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42
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