Add 49/60 and 27/84
49/60 + 27/84 is 239/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
27/84 = 27 × 5/84 × 5 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
343/420 + 135/420 = 343 + 135/420 = 478/420 - 478/420 simplified gives 239/210
- So, 49/60 + 27/84 = 239/210
In mixed form: 129/210
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