Add 45/60 and 20/49
45/60 + 20/49 is 227/196.
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,
45/60 = 45 × 49/60 × 49 = 2205/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
20/49 = 20 × 60/49 × 60 = 1200/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/2940 + 1200/2940 = 2205 + 1200/2940 = 3405/2940 - 3405/2940 simplified gives 227/196
- So, 45/60 + 20/49 = 227/196
In mixed form: 131/196
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/60+20/49 45/60+40/49 45/60+20/98 45/60+60/49