Add 3/49 and 12/60
3/49 + 12/60 is 64/245.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 60/49 × 60 = 180/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
12/60 = 12 × 49/60 × 49 = 588/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
180/2940 + 588/2940 = 180 + 588/2940 = 768/2940 - 768/2940 simplified gives 64/245
- So, 3/49 + 12/60 = 64/245
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