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Add 15/49 and 1/60

15/49 + 1/60 is 949/2940.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    15/49 = 15 × 60/49 × 60 = 900/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    1/60 = 1 × 49/60 × 49 = 49/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2940 + 49/2940 = 900 + 49/2940 = 949/2940
  5. So, 15/49 + 1/60 = 949/2940

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