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Add 9/60 and 16/49

9/60 + 16/49 is 467/980.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    9/60 = 9 × 49/60 × 49 = 441/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    16/49 = 16 × 60/49 × 60 = 960/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/2940 + 960/2940 = 441 + 960/2940 = 1401/2940
  5. 1401/2940 simplified gives 467/980
  6. So, 9/60 + 16/49 = 467/980

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