Add 2/81 and 60/49
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 1 11/49
2/81 + 60/49 is 4958/3969.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
2/81 = 2 × 49/81 × 49 = 98/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
60/49 = 60 × 81/49 × 81 = 4860/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
98/3969 + 4860/3969 = 98 + 4860/3969 = 4958/3969 - So, 2/81 + 60/49 = 4958/3969
In mixed form: 1989/3969
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