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Add 49/12 and 36/30

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/30

49/12 + 36/30 is 317/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   49/12 = 49 × 5/12 × 5 = 245/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   36/30 = 36 × 2/30 × 2 = 72/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/60 + 72/60 = 245 + 72/60 = 317/60
5. So, 49/12 + 36/30 = 317/60
   In mixed form: 517/60

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