Add 49/60 and 25/36
49/60 + 25/36 is 68/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
147/180 + 125/180 = 147 + 125/180 = 272/180 - 272/180 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 49/60 + 25/36 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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