Add 49/60 and 7/20
49/60 + 7/20 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Add the two like fractions:
49/60 + 21/60 = 49 + 21/60 = 70/60 - 70/60 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 49/60 + 7/20 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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