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Add 7/49 and 40/60

7/49 + 40/60 is 17/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    7/49 = 7 × 60/49 × 60 = 420/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/2940 + 1960/2940 = 420 + 1960/2940 = 2380/2940
  5. 2380/2940 simplified gives 17/21
  6. So, 7/49 + 40/60 = 17/21

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