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Add 49/60 and 63/36

1st number: 49/60, 2nd number: 1 27/36

49/60 + 63/36 is 77/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/180 + 315/180 = 147 + 315/180 = 462/180
  5. 462/180 simplified gives 77/30
  6. So, 49/60 + 63/36 = 77/30
    In mixed form: 217/30

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