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Add 12/49 and 72/60

1^st number: 12/49, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

12/49 + 72/60 is 354/245.

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,
   12/49 = 12 × 60/49 × 60 = 720/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/2940 + 3528/2940 = 720 + 3528/2940 = 4248/2940
5. 4248/2940 simplified gives 354/245
6. So, 12/49 + 72/60 = 354/245
   In mixed form: 1109/245

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