Add 64/49 and 70/60
1st number: 1 15/49, 2nd number: 1 10/60
64/49 + 70/60 is 727/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
64/49 = 64 × 60/49 × 60 = 3840/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
3840/2940 + 3430/2940 = 3840 + 3430/2940 = 7270/2940 - 7270/2940 simplified gives 727/294
- So, 64/49 + 70/60 = 727/294
In mixed form: 2139/294
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