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Add 15/60 and 8/49

15/60 + 8/49 is 81/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    8/49 = 8 × 60/49 × 60 = 480/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/2940 + 480/2940 = 735 + 480/2940 = 1215/2940
  5. 1215/2940 simplified gives 81/196
  6. So, 15/60 + 8/49 = 81/196

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