Add 16/60 and 10/49
16/60 + 10/49 is 346/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
16/60 = 16 × 49/60 × 49 = 784/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
10/49 = 10 × 60/49 × 60 = 600/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
784/2940 + 600/2940 = 784 + 600/2940 = 1384/2940 - 1384/2940 simplified gives 346/735
- So, 16/60 + 10/49 = 346/735
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