Add 27/50 and 42/60
27/50 + 42/60 is 31/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
162/300 + 210/300 = 162 + 210/300 = 372/300 - 372/300 simplified gives 31/25
- So, 27/50 + 42/60 = 31/25
In mixed form: 16/25
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