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Add 12/60 and 49/14

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 3 7/14

12/60 + 49/14 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   49/14 = 49 × 30/14 × 30 = 1470/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/420 + 1470/420 = 84 + 1470/420 = 1554/420
5. 1554/420 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 12/60 + 49/14 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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