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Add 3/49 and 72/60

1^st number: 3/49, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

3/49 + 72/60 is 309/245.

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,
   3/49 = 3 × 60/49 × 60 = 180/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   72/60 = 72 × 49/60 × 49 = 3528/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/2940 + 3528/2940 = 180 + 3528/2940 = 3708/2940
5. 3708/2940 simplified gives 309/245
6. So, 3/49 + 72/60 = 309/245
   In mixed form: 164/245

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