Add 24/60 and 42/49
24/60 + 42/49 is 44/35.
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,
42/49 = 42 × 60/49 × 60 = 2520/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2940 + 2520/2940 = 1176 + 2520/2940 = 3696/2940 - 3696/2940 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 24/60 + 42/49 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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