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Add 42/72 and 60/49

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

42/72 + 60/49 is 1063/588.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   42/72 = 42 × 49/72 × 49 = 2058/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   60/49 = 60 × 72/49 × 72 = 4320/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/3528 + 4320/3528 = 2058 + 4320/3528 = 6378/3528
5. 6378/3528 simplified gives 1063/588
6. So, 42/72 + 60/49 = 1063/588
   In mixed form: 1475/588

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