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Add 15/12 and 49/30

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

15/12 + 49/30 is 173/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   15/12 = 15 × 5/12 × 5 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   49/30 = 49 × 2/30 × 2 = 98/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/60 + 98/60 = 75 + 98/60 = 173/60
5. So, 15/12 + 49/30 = 173/60
   In mixed form: 253/60

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