Add 18/96 and 60/49, Solve 18/96 + 1 11/49 as a fraction

Add 18/96 and 60/49

1^st number: 18/96, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

18/96 + 60/49 is 1107/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 49 is 4704

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
18/96 = 18 × 49/96 × 49 = 882/4704
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 96 = 4704,
60/49 = 60 × 96/49 × 96 = 5760/4704
Add the two like fractions:
882/4704 + 5760/4704 = 882 + 5760/4704 = 6642/4704
6642/4704 simplified gives 1107/784
So, 18/96 + 60/49 = 1107/784
In mixed form: 1323/784

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