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Add 30/49 and 96/60

1^st number: 30/49, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

30/49 + 96/60 is 542/245.

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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,
   30/49 = 30 × 60/49 × 60 = 1800/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   96/60 = 96 × 49/60 × 49 = 4704/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/2940 + 4704/2940 = 1800 + 4704/2940 = 6504/2940
5. 6504/2940 simplified gives 542/245
6. So, 30/49 + 96/60 = 542/245
   In mixed form: 252/245

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