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Add 15/72 and 60/49

1^st number: 15/72, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

15/72 + 60/49 is 1685/1176.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   15/72 = 15 × 49/72 × 49 = 735/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   60/49 = 60 × 72/49 × 72 = 4320/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/3528 + 4320/3528 = 735 + 4320/3528 = 5055/3528
5. 5055/3528 simplified gives 1685/1176
6. So, 15/72 + 60/49 = 1685/1176
   In mixed form: 1509/1176

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