Add 24/60 and 2/49
24/60 + 2/49 is 108/245.
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,
24/60 = 24 × 49/60 × 49 = 1176/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
2/49 = 2 × 60/49 × 60 = 120/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2940 + 120/2940 = 1176 + 120/2940 = 1296/2940 - 1296/2940 simplified gives 108/245
- So, 24/60 + 2/49 = 108/245
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