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Add 84/49 and 40/60

1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 40/60

84/49 + 40/60 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    84/49 = 84 × 60/49 × 60 = 5040/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    40/60 = 40 × 49/60 × 49 = 1960/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/2940 + 1960/2940 = 5040 + 1960/2940 = 7000/2940
  5. 7000/2940 simplified gives 50/21
  6. So, 84/49 + 40/60 = 50/21
    In mixed form: 28/21

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