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Add 60/5 and 20/49

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 20/49

60/5 + 20/49 is 608/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    60/5 = 60 × 49/5 × 49 = 2940/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    20/49 = 20 × 5/49 × 5 = 100/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/245 + 100/245 = 2940 + 100/245 = 3040/245
  5. 3040/245 simplified gives 608/49
  6. So, 60/5 + 20/49 = 608/49
    In mixed form: 1220/49

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