Add 49/60 and 30/50
49/60 + 30/50 is 17/12.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
245/300 + 180/300 = 245 + 180/300 = 425/300 - 425/300 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 49/60 + 30/50 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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