Add 50/60 and 27/84
50/60 + 27/84 is 97/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
27/84 = 27 × 5/84 × 5 = 135/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 135/420 = 350 + 135/420 = 485/420 - 485/420 simplified gives 97/84
- So, 50/60 + 27/84 = 97/84
In mixed form: 113/84
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