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Add 84/49 and 6/60

1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 6/60

84/49 + 6/60 is 127/70.

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,
    6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5040/2940 + 294/2940 = 5040 + 294/2940 = 5334/2940
  5. 5334/2940 simplified gives 127/70
  6. So, 84/49 + 6/60 = 127/70
    In mixed form: 157/70

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