Add 50/60 and 27/80
50/60 + 27/80 is 281/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
27/80 = 27 × 3/80 × 3 = 81/240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/240 + 81/240 = 200 + 81/240 = 281/240 - So, 50/60 + 27/80 = 281/240
In mixed form: 141/240
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