Add 60/3 and 14/49
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 14/49
60/3 + 14/49 is 142/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
60/3 = 60 × 49/3 × 49 = 2940/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
14/49 = 14 × 3/49 × 3 = 42/147 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/147 + 42/147 = 2940 + 42/147 = 2982/147 - 2982/147 simplified gives 142/7
- So, 60/3 + 14/49 = 142/7
In mixed form: 202/7
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