Add 5/60 and 4/49
5/60 + 4/49 is 97/588.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 49/60 × 49 = 245/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
4/49 = 4 × 60/49 × 60 = 240/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
245/2940 + 240/2940 = 245 + 240/2940 = 485/2940 - 485/2940 simplified gives 97/588
- So, 5/60 + 4/49 = 97/588
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