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Add 36/49 and 24/60

36/49 + 24/60 is 278/245.

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,
    36/49 = 36 × 60/49 × 60 = 2160/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    24/60 = 24 × 49/60 × 49 = 1176/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/2940 + 1176/2940 = 2160 + 1176/2940 = 3336/2940
  5. 3336/2940 simplified gives 278/245
  6. So, 36/49 + 24/60 = 278/245
    In mixed form: 133/245

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