Add 75/60 and 72/49, Solve 1 15/60 + 1 23/49 as a fraction

Add 75/60 and 72/49

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

75/60 + 72/49 is 533/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
75/60 = 75 × 49/60 × 49 = 3675/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
72/49 = 72 × 60/49 × 60 = 4320/2940
Add the two like fractions:
3675/2940 + 4320/2940 = 3675 + 4320/2940 = 7995/2940
7995/2940 simplified gives 533/196
So, 75/60 + 72/49 = 533/196
In mixed form: 2141/196

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