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Add 6/48 and 60/49

1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 11/49

6/48 + 60/49 is 529/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    60/49 = 60 × 48/49 × 48 = 2880/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/2352 + 2880/2352 = 294 + 2880/2352 = 3174/2352
  5. 3174/2352 simplified gives 529/392
  6. So, 6/48 + 60/49 = 529/392
    In mixed form: 1137/392

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