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Add 6/60 and 45/49

6/60 + 45/49 is 499/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    45/49 = 45 × 60/49 × 60 = 2700/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/2940 + 2700/2940 = 294 + 2700/2940 = 2994/2940
  5. 2994/2940 simplified gives 499/490
  6. So, 6/60 + 45/49 = 499/490
    In mixed form: 19/490

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