Add 4/60 and 15/49
4/60 + 15/49 is 274/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
4/60 = 4 × 49/60 × 49 = 196/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
15/49 = 15 × 60/49 × 60 = 900/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
196/2940 + 900/2940 = 196 + 900/2940 = 1096/2940 - 1096/2940 simplified gives 274/735
- So, 4/60 + 15/49 = 274/735
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