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Add 49/15 and 1/60

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 1/60

49/15 + 1/60 is 197/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    49/15 = 49 × 4/15 × 4 = 196/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/60 + 1/60 = 196 + 1/60 = 197/60
  5. So, 49/15 + 1/60 = 197/60
    In mixed form: 317/60

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