Add 49/60 and 7/32
49/60 + 7/32 is 497/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
49/60 = 49 × 8/60 × 8 = 392/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
7/32 = 7 × 15/32 × 15 = 105/480 - Add the two like fractions:
392/480 + 105/480 = 392 + 105/480 = 497/480 - So, 49/60 + 7/32 = 497/480
In mixed form: 117/480
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