Add 20/10 and 49/60
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 49/60
20/10 + 49/60 is 169/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
20/10 = 20 × 6/10 × 6 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 49/60 = 120 + 49/60 = 169/60 - So, 20/10 + 49/60 = 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60
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