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Add 3/48 and 60/49

1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 11/49

3/48 + 60/49 is 1009/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    3/48 = 3 × 49/48 × 49 = 147/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    60/49 = 60 × 48/49 × 48 = 2880/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/2352 + 2880/2352 = 147 + 2880/2352 = 3027/2352
  5. 3027/2352 simplified gives 1009/784
  6. So, 3/48 + 60/49 = 1009/784
    In mixed form: 1225/784

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