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Add 30/84 and 60/49

1^st number: 30/84, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

30/84 + 60/49 is 155/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   30/84 = 30 × 7/84 × 7 = 210/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   60/49 = 60 × 12/49 × 12 = 720/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/588 + 720/588 = 210 + 720/588 = 930/588
5. 930/588 simplified gives 155/98
6. So, 30/84 + 60/49 = 155/98
   In mixed form: 157/98

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