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Add 3/60 and 56/49

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 1 7/49

3/60 + 56/49 is 167/140.

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,
    3/60 = 3 × 49/60 × 49 = 147/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    56/49 = 56 × 60/49 × 60 = 3360/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/2940 + 3360/2940 = 147 + 3360/2940 = 3507/2940
  5. 3507/2940 simplified gives 167/140
  6. So, 3/60 + 56/49 = 167/140
    In mixed form: 127/140

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