Add 72/60 and 2/49
1st number: 1 12/60, 2nd number: 2/49
72/60 + 2/49 is 304/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
2/49 = 2 × 60/49 × 60 = 120/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2940 + 120/2940 = 3528 + 120/2940 = 3648/2940 - 3648/2940 simplified gives 304/245
- So, 72/60 + 2/49 = 304/245
In mixed form: 159/245
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