Add 60/90 and 24/49
60/90 + 24/49 is 170/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
60/90 = 60 × 49/90 × 49 = 2940/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
24/49 = 24 × 90/49 × 90 = 2160/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/4410 + 2160/4410 = 2940 + 2160/4410 = 5100/4410 - 5100/4410 simplified gives 170/147
- So, 60/90 + 24/49 = 170/147
In mixed form: 123/147
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