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Add 15/60 and 60/49

1^st number: 15/60, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

15/60 + 60/49 is 289/196.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   60/49 = 60 × 60/49 × 60 = 3600/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/2940 + 3600/2940 = 735 + 3600/2940 = 4335/2940
5. 4335/2940 simplified gives 289/196
6. So, 15/60 + 60/49 = 289/196
   In mixed form: 193/196

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