Add 75/60 and 4/49
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 4/49
75/60 + 4/49 is 261/196.
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,
75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
4/49 = 4 × 60/49 × 60 = 240/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
3675/2940 + 240/2940 = 3675 + 240/2940 = 3915/2940 - 3915/2940 simplified gives 261/196
- So, 75/60 + 4/49 = 261/196
In mixed form: 165/196
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