Add 49/25 and 14/60
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 14/60
49/25 + 14/60 is 329/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
49/25 = 49 × 12/25 × 12 = 588/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300 - Add the two like fractions:
588/300 + 70/300 = 588 + 70/300 = 658/300 - 658/300 simplified gives 329/150
- So, 49/25 + 14/60 = 329/150
In mixed form: 229/150
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