Add 8/45 and 60/49, Solve 8/45 + 1 11/49 as a fraction

Add 8/45 and 60/49

1^st number: 8/45, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

8/45 + 60/49 is 3092/2205.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
8/45 = 8 × 49/45 × 49 = 392/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
60/49 = 60 × 45/49 × 45 = 2700/2205
Add the two like fractions:
392/2205 + 2700/2205 = 392 + 2700/2205 = 3092/2205
So, 8/45 + 60/49 = 3092/2205
In mixed form: 1887/2205

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