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Add 30/60 and 49/28

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 1 21/28

30/60 + 49/28 is 9/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   49/28 = 49 × 15/28 × 15 = 735/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/420 + 735/420 = 210 + 735/420 = 945/420
5. 945/420 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 30/60 + 49/28 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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