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Add 45/60 and 84/49

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 1 35/49

45/60 + 84/49 is 69/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   45/60 = 45 × 49/60 × 49 = 2205/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   84/49 = 84 × 60/49 × 60 = 5040/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/2940 + 5040/2940 = 2205 + 5040/2940 = 7245/2940
5. 7245/2940 simplified gives 69/28
6. So, 45/60 + 84/49 = 69/28
   In mixed form: 213/28

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