Add 9/49 and 8/60
9/49 + 8/60 is 233/735.
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,
9/49 = 9 × 60/49 × 60 = 540/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
8/60 = 8 × 49/60 × 49 = 392/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2940 + 392/2940 = 540 + 392/2940 = 932/2940 - 932/2940 simplified gives 233/735
- So, 9/49 + 8/60 = 233/735
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