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Add 18/49 and 80/60

1^st number: 18/49, 2^nd number: 1 20/60

18/49 + 80/60 is 250/147.

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,
   18/49 = 18 × 60/49 × 60 = 1080/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   80/60 = 80 × 49/60 × 49 = 3920/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/2940 + 3920/2940 = 1080 + 3920/2940 = 5000/2940
5. 5000/2940 simplified gives 250/147
6. So, 18/49 + 80/60 = 250/147
   In mixed form: 1103/147

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