Add 72/49 and 40/60
1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 40/60
72/49 + 40/60 is 314/147.
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,
72/49 = 72 × 60/49 × 60 = 4320/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/2940 + 1960/2940 = 4320 + 1960/2940 = 6280/2940 - 6280/2940 simplified gives 314/147
- So, 72/49 + 40/60 = 314/147
In mixed form: 220/147
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