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Add 49/4 and 8/60

1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 8/60

49/4 + 8/60 is 743/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    49/4 = 49 × 15/4 × 15 = 735/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/60 + 8/60 = 735 + 8/60 = 743/60
  5. So, 49/4 + 8/60 = 743/60
    In mixed form: 1223/60

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