Add 5/60 and 50/81
5/60 + 50/81 is 227/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
5/60 = 5 × 27/60 × 27 = 135/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
50/81 = 50 × 20/81 × 20 = 1000/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1620 + 1000/1620 = 135 + 1000/1620 = 1135/1620 - 1135/1620 simplified gives 227/324
- So, 5/60 + 50/81 = 227/324
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