Add 6/60 and 3/49
6/60 + 3/49 is 79/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
3/49 = 3 × 60/49 × 60 = 180/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2940 + 180/2940 = 294 + 180/2940 = 474/2940 - 474/2940 simplified gives 79/490
- So, 6/60 + 3/49 = 79/490
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