Add 49/60 and 21/30
49/60 + 21/30 is 91/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
21/30 = 21 × 2/30 × 2 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
49/60 + 42/60 = 49 + 42/60 = 91/60 - So, 49/60 + 21/30 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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