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Add 42/81 and 60/49

1^st number: 42/81, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

42/81 + 60/49 is 2306/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   42/81 = 42 × 49/81 × 49 = 2058/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   60/49 = 60 × 81/49 × 81 = 4860/3969
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/3969 + 4860/3969 = 2058 + 4860/3969 = 6918/3969
5. 6918/3969 simplified gives 2306/1323
6. So, 42/81 + 60/49 = 2306/1323
   In mixed form: 1983/1323

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