Add 45/49 and 24/60
45/49 + 24/60 is 323/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
45/49 = 45 × 60/49 × 60 = 2700/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
24/60 = 24 × 49/60 × 49 = 1176/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/2940 + 1176/2940 = 2700 + 1176/2940 = 3876/2940 - 3876/2940 simplified gives 323/245
- So, 45/49 + 24/60 = 323/245
In mixed form: 178/245
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