Add 49/60 and 10/21
49/60 + 10/21 is 181/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 21 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
10/21 = 10 × 20/21 × 20 = 200/420 - Add the two like fractions:
343/420 + 200/420 = 343 + 200/420 = 543/420 - 543/420 simplified gives 181/140
- So, 49/60 + 10/21 = 181/140
In mixed form: 141/140
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