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Add 49/72 and 30/60

49/72 + 30/60 is 85/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 60 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    30/60 = 30 × 6/60 × 6 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/360 + 180/360 = 245 + 180/360 = 425/360
  5. 425/360 simplified gives 85/72
  6. So, 49/72 + 30/60 = 85/72
    In mixed form: 113/72

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