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Add 30/42 and 60/49

1^st number: 30/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

30/42 + 60/49 is 95/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   30/42 = 30 × 7/42 × 7 = 210/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   60/49 = 60 × 6/49 × 6 = 360/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/294 + 360/294 = 210 + 360/294 = 570/294
5. 570/294 simplified gives 95/49
6. So, 30/42 + 60/49 = 95/49
   In mixed form: 146/49

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