Add 6/49 and 36/60
6/49 + 36/60 is 177/245.
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,
6/49 = 6 × 60/49 × 60 = 360/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
36/60 = 36 × 49/60 × 49 = 1764/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
360/2940 + 1764/2940 = 360 + 1764/2940 = 2124/2940 - 2124/2940 simplified gives 177/245
- So, 6/49 + 36/60 = 177/245
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