Add 3/25 and 60/49, Solve 3/25 + 1 11/49 as a fraction

Add 3/25 and 60/49

1^st number: 3/25, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

3/25 + 60/49 is 1647/1225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
3/25 = 3 × 49/25 × 49 = 147/1225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
60/49 = 60 × 25/49 × 25 = 1500/1225
Add the two like fractions:
147/1225 + 1500/1225 = 147 + 1500/1225 = 1647/1225
So, 3/25 + 60/49 = 1647/1225
In mixed form: 1422/1225

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