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Add 49/60 and 36/84

49/60 + 36/84 is 523/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    49/60 = 49 × 7/60 × 7 = 343/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/420 + 180/420 = 343 + 180/420 = 523/420
  5. So, 49/60 + 36/84 = 523/420
    In mixed form: 1103/420

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