Add 36/72 and 60/49, Solve 36/72 + 1 11/49 as a fraction

Add 36/72 and 60/49

1^st number: 36/72, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

36/72 + 60/49 is 169/98.

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,
36/72 = 36 × 49/72 × 49 = 1764/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
60/49 = 60 × 72/49 × 72 = 4320/3528
Add the two like fractions:
1764/3528 + 4320/3528 = 1764 + 4320/3528 = 6084/3528
6084/3528 simplified gives 169/98
So, 36/72 + 60/49 = 169/98
In mixed form: 171/98

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