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Add 49/16 and 42/60

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 42/60

49/16 + 42/60 is 301/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   49/16 = 49 × 15/16 × 15 = 735/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/240 + 168/240 = 735 + 168/240 = 903/240
5. 903/240 simplified gives 301/80
6. So, 49/16 + 42/60 = 301/80
   In mixed form: 361/80

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