Add 3/49 and 21/60
3/49 + 21/60 is 403/980.
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,
21/60 = 21 × 49/60 × 49 = 1029/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
180/2940 + 1029/2940 = 180 + 1029/2940 = 1209/2940 - 1209/2940 simplified gives 403/980
- So, 3/49 + 21/60 = 403/980
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