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Add 49/28 and 60/24

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

49/28 + 60/24 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   49/28 = 49 × 6/28 × 6 = 294/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/168 + 420/168 = 294 + 420/168 = 714/168
5. 714/168 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 49/28 + 60/24 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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