Add 27/42 and 50/60
27/42 + 50/60 is 31/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
27/42 = 27 × 10/42 × 10 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
270/420 + 350/420 = 270 + 350/420 = 620/420 - 620/420 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 27/42 + 50/60 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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