Add 60/75 and 48/49, Solve 60/75 + 48/49 as a fraction

Add 60/75 and 48/49

60/75 + 48/49 is 436/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
60/75 = 60 × 49/75 × 49 = 2940/3675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
48/49 = 48 × 75/49 × 75 = 3600/3675
Add the two like fractions:
2940/3675 + 3600/3675 = 2940 + 3600/3675 = 6540/3675
6540/3675 simplified gives 436/245
So, 60/75 + 48/49 = 436/245
In mixed form: 1191/245

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