Add 48/49 and 6/60
48/49 + 6/60 is 529/490.
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,
48/49 = 48 × 60/49 × 60 = 2880/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/2940 + 294/2940 = 2880 + 294/2940 = 3174/2940 - 3174/2940 simplified gives 529/490
- So, 48/49 + 6/60 = 529/490
In mixed form: 139/490
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