Add 7/30 and 49/60
7/30 + 49/60 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
7/30 = 7 × 2/30 × 2 = 14/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Add the two like fractions:
14/60 + 49/60 = 14 + 49/60 = 63/60 - 63/60 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 7/30 + 49/60 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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