Add 5/7 and 50/60
5/7 + 50/60 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
5/7 = 5 × 60/7 × 60 = 300/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Add the two like fractions:
300/420 + 350/420 = 300 + 350/420 = 650/420 - 650/420 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 5/7 + 50/60 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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