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Add 60/4 and 24/49

1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 24/49

60/4 + 24/49 is 759/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    60/4 = 60 × 49/4 × 49 = 2940/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    24/49 = 24 × 4/49 × 4 = 96/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/196 + 96/196 = 2940 + 96/196 = 3036/196
  5. 3036/196 simplified gives 759/49
  6. So, 60/4 + 24/49 = 759/49
    In mixed form: 1524/49

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