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Add 49/40 and 2/60

1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 2/60

49/40 + 2/60 is 151/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/120 + 4/120 = 147 + 4/120 = 151/120
  5. So, 49/40 + 2/60 = 151/120
    In mixed form: 131/120

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