Add 49/24 and 14/60, Solve 2 1/24 + 14/60 as a fraction

Add 49/24 and 14/60

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 14/60

49/24 + 14/60 is 91/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120
Add the two like fractions:
245/120 + 28/120 = 245 + 28/120 = 273/120
273/120 simplified gives 91/40
So, 49/24 + 14/60 = 91/40
In mixed form: 211/40

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