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Add 49/2 and 60/72

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 60/72

49/2 + 60/72 is 76/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   49/2 = 49 × 36/2 × 36 = 1764/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/72 + 60/72 = 1764 + 60/72 = 1824/72
5. 1824/72 simplified gives 76/3
6. So, 49/2 + 60/72 = 76/3
   In mixed form: 251/3

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