Add 49/60 and 36/45
49/60 + 36/45 is 97/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
147/180 + 144/180 = 147 + 144/180 = 291/180 - 291/180 simplified gives 97/60
- So, 49/60 + 36/45 = 97/60
In mixed form: 137/60
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