Add 49/70 and 27/60
49/70 + 27/60 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
49/70 = 49 × 6/70 × 6 = 294/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
27/60 = 27 × 7/60 × 7 = 189/420 - Add the two like fractions:
294/420 + 189/420 = 294 + 189/420 = 483/420 - 483/420 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 49/70 + 27/60 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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