Add 42/60 and 5/49
42/60 + 5/49 is 393/490.
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,
5/49 = 5 × 60/49 × 60 = 300/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/2940 + 300/2940 = 2058 + 300/2940 = 2358/2940 - 2358/2940 simplified gives 393/490
- So, 42/60 + 5/49 = 393/490
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