Add 49/9 and 21/60
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 21/60
49/9 + 21/60 is 1043/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
49/9 = 49 × 20/9 × 20 = 980/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
980/180 + 63/180 = 980 + 63/180 = 1043/180 - So, 49/9 + 21/60 = 1043/180
In mixed form: 5143/180
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