Add 84/49 and 42/60
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 42/60
84/49 + 42/60 is 169/70.
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,
84/49 = 84 × 60/49 × 60 = 5040/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
42/60 = 42 × 49/60 × 49 = 2058/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/2940 + 2058/2940 = 5040 + 2058/2940 = 7098/2940 - 7098/2940 simplified gives 169/70
- So, 84/49 + 42/60 = 169/70
In mixed form: 229/70
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