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Add 4/84 and 60/49

1^st number: 4/84, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

4/84 + 60/49 is 187/147.

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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,
   4/84 = 4 × 7/84 × 7 = 28/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   60/49 = 60 × 12/49 × 12 = 720/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/588 + 720/588 = 28 + 720/588 = 748/588
5. 748/588 simplified gives 187/147
6. So, 4/84 + 60/49 = 187/147
   In mixed form: 140/147

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