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Add 4/54 and 60/49

1st number: 4/54, 2nd number: 1 11/49

4/54 + 60/49 is 1718/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    4/54 = 4 × 49/54 × 49 = 196/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    60/49 = 60 × 54/49 × 54 = 3240/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/2646 + 3240/2646 = 196 + 3240/2646 = 3436/2646
  5. 3436/2646 simplified gives 1718/1323
  6. So, 4/54 + 60/49 = 1718/1323
    In mixed form: 1395/1323

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