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Add 49/2 and 75/60

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

49/2 + 75/60 is 103/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   49/2 = 49 × 30/2 × 30 = 1470/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/60 + 75/60 = 1470 + 75/60 = 1545/60
5. 1545/60 simplified gives 103/4
6. So, 49/2 + 75/60 = 103/4
   In mixed form: 253/4

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