Add 49/80 and 28/60
49/80 + 28/60 is 259/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
49/80 = 49 × 3/80 × 3 = 147/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240 - Add the two like fractions:
147/240 + 112/240 = 147 + 112/240 = 259/240 - So, 49/80 + 28/60 = 259/240
In mixed form: 119/240
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