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Add 36/48 and 60/49

1^st number: 36/48, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

36/48 + 60/49 is 387/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   36/48 = 36 × 49/48 × 49 = 1764/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   60/49 = 60 × 48/49 × 48 = 2880/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/2352 + 2880/2352 = 1764 + 2880/2352 = 4644/2352
5. 4644/2352 simplified gives 387/196
6. So, 36/48 + 60/49 = 387/196
   In mixed form: 1191/196

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