Add 50/60 and 27/49
50/60 + 27/49 is 407/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
50/60 = 50 × 49/60 × 49 = 2450/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
27/49 = 27 × 60/49 × 60 = 1620/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/2940 + 1620/2940 = 2450 + 1620/2940 = 4070/2940 - 4070/2940 simplified gives 407/294
- So, 50/60 + 27/49 = 407/294
In mixed form: 1113/294
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