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Add 49/15 and 60/72

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 60/72

49/15 + 60/72 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   49/15 = 49 × 24/15 × 24 = 1176/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/360 + 300/360 = 1176 + 300/360 = 1476/360
5. 1476/360 simplified gives 41/10
6. So, 49/15 + 60/72 = 41/10
   In mixed form: 41/10

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