Add 3/49 and 84/60
1st number: 3/49, 2nd number: 1 24/60
3/49 + 84/60 is 358/245.
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,
84/60 = 84 × 49/60 × 49 = 4116/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
180/2940 + 4116/2940 = 180 + 4116/2940 = 4296/2940 - 4296/2940 simplified gives 358/245
- So, 3/49 + 84/60 = 358/245
In mixed form: 1113/245
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