Add 49/60 and 3/80
49/60 + 3/80 is 41/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
49/60 = 49 × 4/60 × 4 = 196/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Add the two like fractions:
196/240 + 9/240 = 196 + 9/240 = 205/240 - 205/240 simplified gives 41/48
- So, 49/60 + 3/80 = 41/48
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