Add 3/72 and 60/49, Solve 3/72 + 1 11/49 as a fraction

Add 3/72 and 60/49

1^st number: 3/72, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

3/72 + 60/49 is 1489/1176.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
3/72 = 3 × 49/72 × 49 = 147/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
60/49 = 60 × 72/49 × 72 = 4320/3528
Add the two like fractions:
147/3528 + 4320/3528 = 147 + 4320/3528 = 4467/3528
4467/3528 simplified gives 1489/1176
So, 3/72 + 60/49 = 1489/1176
In mixed form: 1313/1176

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