Add 49/75 and 27/60
49/75 + 27/60 is 331/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
27/60 = 27 × 5/60 × 5 = 135/300 - Add the two like fractions:
196/300 + 135/300 = 196 + 135/300 = 331/300 - So, 49/75 + 27/60 = 331/300
In mixed form: 131/300
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