Add 10/49 and 20/60
10/49 + 20/60 is 79/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
10/49 = 10 × 60/49 × 60 = 600/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
20/60 = 20 × 49/60 × 49 = 980/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
600/2940 + 980/2940 = 600 + 980/2940 = 1580/2940 - 1580/2940 simplified gives 79/147
- So, 10/49 + 20/60 = 79/147
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/49+20/60 10/49+40/60 10/98+20/60 30/49+20/60 50/49+20/60 70/49+20/60