Add 25/60 and 6/49
25/60 + 6/49 is 317/588.
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,
25/60 = 25 × 49/60 × 49 = 1225/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
6/49 = 6 × 60/49 × 60 = 360/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/2940 + 360/2940 = 1225 + 360/2940 = 1585/2940 - 1585/2940 simplified gives 317/588
- So, 25/60 + 6/49 = 317/588
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/60+6/49 25/60+12/49 25/60+6/98 75/60+6/49 25/60+18/49 25/60+30/49 25/60+42/49