Add 12/49 and 25/60
12/49 + 25/60 is 389/588.
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,
12/49 = 12 × 60/49 × 60 = 720/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
25/60 = 25 × 49/60 × 49 = 1225/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
720/2940 + 1225/2940 = 720 + 1225/2940 = 1945/2940 - 1945/2940 simplified gives 389/588
- So, 12/49 + 25/60 = 389/588
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