Add 49/60 and 12/27
49/60 + 12/27 is 227/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
49/60 = 49 × 9/60 × 9 = 441/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
12/27 = 12 × 20/27 × 20 = 240/540 - Add the two like fractions:
441/540 + 240/540 = 441 + 240/540 = 681/540 - 681/540 simplified gives 227/180
- So, 49/60 + 12/27 = 227/180
In mixed form: 147/180
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