Add 8/49 and 6/60, Solve 8/49 + 6/60 as a fraction

Add 8/49 and 6/60

8/49 + 6/60 is 129/490.

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,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940
Add the two like fractions:
480/2940 + 294/2940 = 480 + 294/2940 = 774/2940
774/2940 simplified gives 129/490
So, 8/49 + 6/60 = 129/490

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