Add 60/18 and 28/49, Solve 3 6/18 + 28/49 as a fraction

Add 60/18 and 28/49

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 28/49

60/18 + 28/49 is 82/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
60/18 = 60 × 49/18 × 49 = 2940/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
28/49 = 28 × 18/49 × 18 = 504/882
Add the two like fractions:
2940/882 + 504/882 = 2940 + 504/882 = 3444/882
3444/882 simplified gives 82/21
So, 60/18 + 28/49 = 82/21
In mixed form: 319/21

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