Add 60/96 and 2/49
60/96 + 2/49 is 261/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
60/96 = 60 × 49/96 × 49 = 2940/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
2/49 = 2 × 96/49 × 96 = 192/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/4704 + 192/4704 = 2940 + 192/4704 = 3132/4704 - 3132/4704 simplified gives 261/392
- So, 60/96 + 2/49 = 261/392
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