Add 56/49 and 14/60, Solve 1 7/49 + 14/60 as a fraction

Add 56/49 and 14/60

1^st number: 1 7/49, 2^nd number: 14/60

56/49 + 14/60 is 289/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
56/49 = 56 × 60/49 × 60 = 3360/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
14/60 = 14 × 49/60 × 49 = 686/2940
Add the two like fractions:
3360/2940 + 686/2940 = 3360 + 686/2940 = 4046/2940
4046/2940 simplified gives 289/210
So, 56/49 + 14/60 = 289/210
In mixed form: 179/210

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