Add 24/9 and 49/60
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 49/60
24/9 + 49/60 is 209/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
24/9 = 24 × 20/9 × 20 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Add the two like fractions:
480/180 + 147/180 = 480 + 147/180 = 627/180 - 627/180 simplified gives 209/60
- So, 24/9 + 49/60 = 209/60
In mixed form: 329/60
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