Add 60/49 and 18/30, Solve 1 11/49 + 18/30 as a fraction

Add 60/49 and 18/30

1^st number: 1 11/49, 2^nd number: 18/30

60/49 + 18/30 is 447/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
60/49 = 60 × 30/49 × 30 = 1800/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
18/30 = 18 × 49/30 × 49 = 882/1470
Add the two like fractions:
1800/1470 + 882/1470 = 1800 + 882/1470 = 2682/1470
2682/1470 simplified gives 447/245
So, 60/49 + 18/30 = 447/245
In mixed form: 1202/245

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