Add 15/49 and 48/60
15/49 + 48/60 is 271/245.
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,
15/49 = 15 × 60/49 × 60 = 900/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
900/2940 + 2352/2940 = 900 + 2352/2940 = 3252/2940 - 3252/2940 simplified gives 271/245
- So, 15/49 + 48/60 = 271/245
In mixed form: 126/245
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