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Add 54/49 and 30/60

1st number: 1 5/49, 2nd number: 30/60

54/49 + 30/60 is 157/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    54/49 = 54 × 60/49 × 60 = 3240/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    30/60 = 30 × 49/60 × 49 = 1470/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/2940 + 1470/2940 = 3240 + 1470/2940 = 4710/2940
  5. 4710/2940 simplified gives 157/98
  6. So, 54/49 + 30/60 = 157/98
    In mixed form: 159/98

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