Add 1/60 and 20/49
1/60 + 20/49 is 1249/2940.
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,
1/60 = 1 × 49/60 × 49 = 49/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
20/49 = 20 × 60/49 × 60 = 1200/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
49/2940 + 1200/2940 = 49 + 1200/2940 = 1249/2940 - So, 1/60 + 20/49 = 1249/2940
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