Add 96/60 and 7/49, Solve 1 36/60 + 7/49 as a fraction

Add 96/60 and 7/49

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 7/49

96/60 + 7/49 is 61/35.

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,
96/60 = 96 × 49/60 × 49 = 4704/2940
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
7/49 = 7 × 60/49 × 60 = 420/2940
Add the two like fractions:
4704/2940 + 420/2940 = 4704 + 420/2940 = 5124/2940
5124/2940 simplified gives 61/35
So, 96/60 + 7/49 = 61/35
In mixed form: 126/35

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