Add 72/49 and 60/63, Solve 1 23/49 + 60/63 as a fraction

Add 72/49 and 60/63

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 60/63

72/49 + 60/63 is 356/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 63 is 441

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
72/49 = 72 × 9/49 × 9 = 648/441
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
60/63 = 60 × 7/63 × 7 = 420/441
Add the two like fractions:
648/441 + 420/441 = 648 + 420/441 = 1068/441
1068/441 simplified gives 356/147
So, 72/49 + 60/63 = 356/147
In mixed form: 262/147

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