Add 4/6 and 49/60
46 + 4960 is 8960.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
46 = 4 × 106 × 10 = 4060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4960 = 49 × 160 × 1 = 4960 - Add the two like fractions:
4060 + 4960 = 40 + 4960 = 8960 - So, 4/6 + 49/60 = 89/60
In mixed form: 12960
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