Add 10/60 and 49/80
10/60 + 49/80 is 187/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
10/60 = 10 × 4/60 × 4 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 147/240 = 40 + 147/240 = 187/240 - So, 10/60 + 49/80 = 187/240
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