Add 8/49 and 28/60
8/49 + 28/60 is 463/735.
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,
8/49 = 8 × 60/49 × 60 = 480/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
28/60 = 28 × 49/60 × 49 = 1372/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
480/2940 + 1372/2940 = 480 + 1372/2940 = 1852/2940 - 1852/2940 simplified gives 463/735
- So, 8/49 + 28/60 = 463/735
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