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Add 24/49 and 84/60

1^st number: 24/49, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

24/49 + 84/60 is 463/245.

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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,
   24/49 = 24 × 60/49 × 60 = 1440/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   84/60 = 84 × 49/60 × 49 = 4116/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/2940 + 4116/2940 = 1440 + 4116/2940 = 5556/2940
5. 5556/2940 simplified gives 463/245
6. So, 24/49 + 84/60 = 463/245
   In mixed form: 1218/245

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