Add 42/60 and 24/49
42/60 + 24/49 is 583/490.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
24/49 = 24 × 60/49 × 60 = 1440/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/2940 + 1440/2940 = 2058 + 1440/2940 = 3498/2940 - 3498/2940 simplified gives 583/490
- So, 42/60 + 24/49 = 583/490
In mixed form: 193/490
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