Add 5/49 and 30/60
5/49 + 30/60 is 59/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
5/49 = 5 × 60/49 × 60 = 300/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
30/60 = 30 × 49/60 × 49 = 1470/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2940 + 1470/2940 = 300 + 1470/2940 = 1770/2940 - 1770/2940 simplified gives 59/98
- So, 5/49 + 30/60 = 59/98
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