Add 25/49 and 48/60
25/49 + 48/60 is 321/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
25/49 = 25 × 60/49 × 60 = 1500/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2940 + 2352/2940 = 1500 + 2352/2940 = 3852/2940 - 3852/2940 simplified gives 321/245
- So, 25/49 + 48/60 = 321/245
In mixed form: 176/245
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