Add 50/60 and 27/98
50/60 + 27/98 is 163/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 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 98 × 30 = 2940,
27/98 = 27 × 30/98 × 30 = 810/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/2940 + 810/2940 = 2450 + 810/2940 = 3260/2940 - 3260/2940 simplified gives 163/147
- So, 50/60 + 27/98 = 163/147
In mixed form: 116/147
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