Add 2/54 and 60/49
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 1 11/49
2/54 + 60/49 is 1669/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
2/54 = 2 × 49/54 × 49 = 98/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
60/49 = 60 × 54/49 × 54 = 3240/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2646 + 3240/2646 = 98 + 3240/2646 = 3338/2646 - 3338/2646 simplified gives 1669/1323
- So, 2/54 + 60/49 = 1669/1323
In mixed form: 1346/1323
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