Add 4/12 and 49/60
4/12 + 49/60 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Add the two like fractions:
20/60 + 49/60 = 20 + 49/60 = 69/60 - 69/60 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 4/12 + 49/60 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/12+49/60 4/12+98/60 4/24+49/60 4/36+49/60 20/12+49/60 4/60+49/60 28/12+49/60 4/84+49/60