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Add 18/60 and 60/49

1^st number: 18/60, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

18/60 + 60/49 is 747/490.

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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,
   18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   60/49 = 60 × 60/49 × 60 = 3600/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/2940 + 3600/2940 = 882 + 3600/2940 = 4482/2940
5. 4482/2940 simplified gives 747/490
6. So, 18/60 + 60/49 = 747/490
   In mixed form: 1257/490

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