Add 80/60 and 5/49
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 5/49
80/60 + 5/49 is 211/147.
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,
80/60 = 80 × 49/60 × 49 = 3920/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
5/49 = 5 × 60/49 × 60 = 300/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/2940 + 300/2940 = 3920 + 300/2940 = 4220/2940 - 4220/2940 simplified gives 211/147
- So, 80/60 + 5/49 = 211/147
In mixed form: 164/147
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