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