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Add 49/36 and 35/60

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 35/60

49/36 + 35/60 is 35/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/180 + 105/180 = 245 + 105/180 = 350/180
  5. 350/180 simplified gives 35/18
  6. So, 49/36 + 35/60 = 35/18
    In mixed form: 117/18

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