Add 60/72 and 7/49, Solve 60/72 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 60/72 and 7/49

60/72 + 7/49 is 41/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
60/72 = 60 × 49/72 × 49 = 2940/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
7/49 = 7 × 72/49 × 72 = 504/3528
Add the two like fractions:
2940/3528 + 504/3528 = 2940 + 504/3528 = 3444/3528
3444/3528 simplified gives 41/42
So, 60/72 + 7/49 = 41/42

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