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Add 60/36 and 48/49

1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 48/49

60/36 + 48/49 is 389/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    60/36 = 60 × 49/36 × 49 = 2940/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    48/49 = 48 × 36/49 × 36 = 1728/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/1764 + 1728/1764 = 2940 + 1728/1764 = 4668/1764
  5. 4668/1764 simplified gives 389/147
  6. So, 60/36 + 48/49 = 389/147
    In mixed form: 295/147

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