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Add 24/49 and 60/45

1^st number: 24/49, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

24/49 + 60/45 is 268/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   24/49 = 24 × 45/49 × 45 = 1080/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   60/45 = 60 × 49/45 × 49 = 2940/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/2205 + 2940/2205 = 1080 + 2940/2205 = 4020/2205
5. 4020/2205 simplified gives 268/147
6. So, 24/49 + 60/45 = 268/147
   In mixed form: 1121/147

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