Add 60/72 and 24/49
60/72 + 24/49 is 389/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
60/72 = 60 × 49/72 × 49 = 2940/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
24/49 = 24 × 72/49 × 72 = 1728/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/3528 + 1728/3528 = 2940 + 1728/3528 = 4668/3528 - 4668/3528 simplified gives 389/294
- So, 60/72 + 24/49 = 389/294
In mixed form: 195/294
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