Add 2/60 and 60/49
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 11/49
2/60 + 60/49 is 1849/1470.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 49/60 × 49 = 98/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
60/49 = 60 × 60/49 × 60 = 3600/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2940 + 3600/2940 = 98 + 3600/2940 = 3698/2940 - 3698/2940 simplified gives 1849/1470
- So, 2/60 + 60/49 = 1849/1470
In mixed form: 1379/1470
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