Add 49/60 and 14/50
49/60 + 14/50 is 329/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
49/60 = 49 × 5/60 × 5 = 245/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
14/50 = 14 × 6/50 × 6 = 84/300 - Add the two like fractions:
245/300 + 84/300 = 245 + 84/300 = 329/300 - So, 49/60 + 14/50 = 329/300
In mixed form: 129/300
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