Add 49/8 and 1/60
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 1/60
49/8 + 1/60 is 737/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120 - Add the two like fractions:
735/120 + 2/120 = 735 + 2/120 = 737/120 - So, 49/8 + 1/60 = 737/120
In mixed form: 617/120
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