Add 49/60 and 7/9
49/60 + 7/9 is 287/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
7/9 = 7 × 20/9 × 20 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
147/180 + 140/180 = 147 + 140/180 = 287/180 - So, 49/60 + 7/9 = 287/180
In mixed form: 1107/180
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