Add 49/60 and 50/70
49/60 + 50/70 is 643/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
50/70 = 50 × 6/70 × 6 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
343/420 + 300/420 = 343 + 300/420 = 643/420 - So, 49/60 + 50/70 = 643/420
In mixed form: 1223/420
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