Add 27/42 and 60/80
27/42 + 60/80 is 39/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
27/42 = 27 × 40/42 × 40 = 1080/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
60/80 = 60 × 21/80 × 21 = 1260/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1680 + 1260/1680 = 1080 + 1260/1680 = 2340/1680 - 2340/1680 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 27/42 + 60/80 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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