Add 49/60 and 9/14
49/60 + 9/14 is 613/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 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 14 × 30 = 420,
9/14 = 9 × 30/14 × 30 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
343/420 + 270/420 = 343 + 270/420 = 613/420 - So, 49/60 + 9/14 = 613/420
In mixed form: 1193/420
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