Add 42/49 and 27/60
42/49 + 27/60 is 183/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
42/49 = 42 × 60/49 × 60 = 2520/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
27/60 = 27 × 49/60 × 49 = 1323/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/2940 + 1323/2940 = 2520 + 1323/2940 = 3843/2940 - 3843/2940 simplified gives 183/140
- So, 42/49 + 27/60 = 183/140
In mixed form: 143/140
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