Add 27/20 and 50/60
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 50/60
27/20 + 50/60 is 131/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
81/60 + 50/60 = 81 + 50/60 = 131/60 - So, 27/20 + 50/60 = 131/60
In mixed form: 211/60
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