Add 2/49 and 48/60
2/49 + 48/60 is 206/245.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 60/49 × 60 = 120/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
120/2940 + 2352/2940 = 120 + 2352/2940 = 2472/2940 - 2472/2940 simplified gives 206/245
- So, 2/49 + 48/60 = 206/245
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