Add 9/60 and 63/49, Solve 9/60 + 1 14/49 as a fraction

Add 9/60 and 63/49

1^st number: 9/60, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

9/60 + 63/49 is 201/140.

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,
9/60 = 9 × 49/60 × 49 = 441/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
63/49 = 63 × 60/49 × 60 = 3780/2940
Add the two like fractions:
441/2940 + 3780/2940 = 441 + 3780/2940 = 4221/2940
4221/2940 simplified gives 201/140
So, 9/60 + 63/49 = 201/140
In mixed form: 161/140

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