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Add 32/49 and 84/60

1st number: 32/49, 2nd number: 1 24/60

32/49 + 84/60 is 503/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    32/49 = 32 × 60/49 × 60 = 1920/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    84/60 = 84 × 49/60 × 49 = 4116/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2940 + 4116/2940 = 1920 + 4116/2940 = 6036/2940
  5. 6036/2940 simplified gives 503/245
  6. So, 32/49 + 84/60 = 503/245
    In mixed form: 213/245

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