Add 9/60 and 84/49, Solve 9/60 + 1 35/49 as a fraction

Add 9/60 and 84/49

1^st number: 9/60, 2^nd number: 1 35/49

9/60 + 84/49 is 261/140.

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,
84/49 = 84 × 60/49 × 60 = 5040/2940
Add the two like fractions:
441/2940 + 5040/2940 = 441 + 5040/2940 = 5481/2940
5481/2940 simplified gives 261/140
So, 9/60 + 84/49 = 261/140
In mixed form: 1121/140

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