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Add 3/60 and 72/49

1^st number: 3/60, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

3/60 + 72/49 is 1489/980.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   3/60 = 3 × 49/60 × 49 = 147/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   72/49 = 72 × 60/49 × 60 = 4320/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   147/2940 + 4320/2940 = 147 + 4320/2940 = 4467/2940
5. 4467/2940 simplified gives 1489/980
6. So, 3/60 + 72/49 = 1489/980
   In mixed form: 1509/980

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