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Add 49/2 and 21/60

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 21/60

49/2 + 21/60 is 497/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    49/2 = 49 × 30/2 × 30 = 1470/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    21/60 = 21 × 1/60 × 1 = 21/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/60 + 21/60 = 1470 + 21/60 = 1491/60
  5. 1491/60 simplified gives 497/20
  6. So, 49/2 + 21/60 = 497/20
    In mixed form: 2417/20

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