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Add 4/49 and 8/60

4/49 + 8/60 is 158/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    4/49 = 4 × 60/49 × 60 = 240/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    8/60 = 8 × 49/60 × 49 = 392/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/2940 + 392/2940 = 240 + 392/2940 = 632/2940
  5. 632/2940 simplified gives 158/735
  6. So, 4/49 + 8/60 = 158/735

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