Add 7/27 and 50/60
7/27 + 50/60 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
7/27 = 7 × 20/27 × 20 = 140/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
50/60 = 50 × 9/60 × 9 = 450/540 - Add the two like fractions:
140/540 + 450/540 = 140 + 450/540 = 590/540 - 590/540 simplified gives 59/54
- So, 7/27 + 50/60 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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