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Add 49/28 and 4/60

1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 4/60

49/28 + 4/60 is 109/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    49/28 = 49 × 15/28 × 15 = 735/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/420 + 28/420 = 735 + 28/420 = 763/420
  5. 763/420 simplified gives 109/60
  6. So, 49/28 + 4/60 = 109/60
    In mixed form: 149/60

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